Waves and Optics · Waves & Optics
Geometric Optics
Analyzing the reflection and refraction of light through mirrors and lenses.
Key Questions
- 1How does the index of refraction of a material influence the path of a light ray?
- 2What factors determine whether a lens forms a real or virtual image?
- 3How would an engineer apply the principles of total internal reflection to design fiber optic cables?
Common Core State Standards
HS-PS4-1
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Waves and Optics
Period: Waves & Optics
Suggested Methodologies
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