Waves and Information Transfer · Waves & Optics

Lenses and Optical Instruments

The physics of ray diagrams and the mathematical determination of image characteristics using lenses.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this model explain the correction of myopia and hyperopia?
  2. 2What variables affect the magnification power of a compound microscope?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply lens geometry to design high-resolution camera sensors?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physics - WavesGCSE: Physics - Light and Lenses
Year: Year 11
Subject: Physics
Unit: Waves and Information Transfer
Period: Waves & Optics

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