Geometric Optics

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APB Review Session
Geometric Optics

Curriculum Guide

Web Resources

Resource lessons:

Plane Mirrors
Spherical Mirrors (links to ray diagrams)
Refraction
Converging Lenses
Diverging Lenses
Thin Lens Equation
Double Lens Systems
Lensmaker Equation

Physlets:

Internal Reflection
Mirrors and Lenses

Worksheets:

Two-mirrors: multiple images
Man and Mirror
Refraction and Reflection
Thin Lens Equation #1
Thin Lens Equation #2
Thin Lens Equation #3
Thin Lens Equation #4
CP Workbook: Lens properties
Converging Lens Vocabulary
Diverging Lens Vocabulary
Lensmaker Equation

Summary pages:

Mirrors
Lenses

Labs:

Index of Refraction of Glass
Index of Refraction of Water

NextTime:

Mirrors
Refraction

AP essays (restricted access):

1971 B11
1978 B5
1979 B6
1981 B5
1983 B5
1986 B6

1987 B5
1989 B5
1993 B4
1994 B5
1997 B5

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