Waves and Optics · Waves & Optics

Geometric and Physical Optics

Analyzing the behavior of light through reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the wave model of light explain the patterns seen in a double slit experiment?
  2. 2What variables affect the focal length and magnification of a compound lens system?
  3. 3How would an engineer use total internal reflection to design high speed fiber optic cables?

Common Core State Standards

HS-PS4-1HS-PS4-5
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Waves and Optics
Period: Waves & Optics

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