Waves, Sound, and Light · Waves & Optics
Geometric Optics
The study of light behavior through lenses and mirrors using ray diagrams.
Key Questions
- 1How does this model explain the formation of a virtual image in a concave mirror?
- 2What variables affect the focal length of a convex lens?
- 3How would an engineer apply refraction principles to design fiber optic cables?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Senior Cycle - Waves and Optics
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Principles of Physics: Exploring the Physical World
Unit: Waves, Sound, and Light
Period: Waves & Optics
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