Physics Zone: Lessons on Optics
Name | Description | Type |
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Ray Tracing |
This lesson addresses how images are formed and what ray tracing is and how to do it. | Animations & Explanation |
Reflection off a Concave Mirror |
This lesson shows an animation of light striking a concave mirror (converging) and explains the rules that concave mirrors follow. | Animation & Explanation |
Reflection off a Convex Mirror |
This lesson shows an animation of light striking a convex mirror (diverging) and explains the rules that concave mirrors follow. | Animation & Explanation |
Diverging Mirror Lab |
This interactive lab allows you to change the position of the object and see the immediate effect on the size and location of the image. | Interactive Lab (Java) |
Index of refraction |
This lesson illustrates the concept of index of refraction, Snell's law, and critical angle. | Slide Show |
Converging Lens Ray Trace Lab | This interactive lab allows you to change the height of the object and the focal point of the lens and immediately see the results in the ray trace. Allows practice of thin lens equation. Created by Raman Pfaff. | Interactive Lab (Shockwave) |
Converging Lens Image Lab |
This interactive lab allows you to change the position of the object and see the immediate effect on the size and location of the image. | Interactive Lab (Java) |
Diverging Lens Lab |
This interactive lab allows you to change the position of the object and see the immediate effect on the size and location of the image. | Interactive Lab (Java) |
The Eye and How it Works |
This lesson looks at several aspects of how we see what we do. | Images and Explanations |
Optics Review |
A collection of multiple choice questions providing immediate feedback. | Multiple Choice Practice |