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Physics

OPTICS

PS4 OPTICS

Investigate properties of light rays

reflection

refraction

Phenomenon

Draw a ray diagram showing how the image is inverted

HINT: Draw it as a side view and include your eye this side of the water droplet

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HS PS4 OPTICS
Prior Knowledge/Preview

Inquiry science
       Printable activity
       On-line activity

LAB experiments
       Lab #1 Investigate reflection NJCTL PSI Physics
       Lab #2 Focal length of a concave mirror NJCTL PSI Physics
       Lab #3

Aerospace CONNECTIONS:
Applications and examples
Optical telescopes see Section 1 NASA


EXTENSION material for the curious
The Instruments of IMAGE--see Image Explores NASA
 

Sun glint: optical effects of light waves on water waves Atlasobscura

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Chris Hadfield on the International Space Station with a large, floating water droplet

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What else could Chris Hadfield use to get an inverted image of himself--and see himself inverted?

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