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Refraction and the Ray Model of Light

Refraction and Lenses Gallery

Pocket-Sized Piano by Annie Preske

15 photos

The Refraction and Lenses Gallery features photos of various refraction phenomenon including the appearance of objects submerged in water, the appearance of images viewed through lenses and water filled goblets, the refraction of laser light, human and insect eyes, and much more. This gallery provides a brief overview of most of the concepts discussed in the Refraction and the Ray Model of Light chapter of The Physics Classroom Tutorial.


Rainbows Gallery

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15 photos

The Rainbows Gallery combines photos of rainbows, popular quotes of famous people and physics principles to describe and explain the phenomenon of rainbow formation. This gallery coordinates with Lesson 4 of the Refraction and the Ray Model of Light chapter of The Physics Classroom Tutorial.


Dew Drop Refraction Gallery

drops of stars and stripes

13 photos

The Dew Drop Refraction Gallery features breathtaking photos of images formed by the refraction of light passing through dewdrops. This gallery coordinates with Lessons 1 and 5 of the Refraction and the Ray Model of Light chapter of The Physics Classroom Tutorial.


Photos from The Physics Classroom's Flickr Group

Lesson 1: Refraction at a Boundary

Lesson 1 introduces the concept of refraction, elaborating of the cause and the variables that affect the amount of refraction. The concepts of optical density and the index of refraction are discussed. Items in the group's pool include photos depicting the refraction of light by various media and photos of animals (archer fish, kingfishers, etc) that have learned to compensate for refraction. Photos complement many of the discussions from Lesson 1 of the Refraction and the Ray Model of Light chapter of The Physics Classroom Tutorial.

See more in the The Physics Classroom Flickr Group - Unit 14, Lesson 1 Photos
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Lesson 2: The Mathematics of Refraction

Lesson 2 discusses Snell's law and the mathematics associated with refraction. Items in the group's pool include photos of objects submerged in water, laser paths through prisms, protractors, and much more. Photos complement many of the discussions from Lesson 2 of the Refraction and the Ray Model of Light chapter of The Physics Classroom Tutorial.

See more in the The Physics Classroom Flickr Group - Unit 14, Lesson 2 Photos
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Lesson 3: Total Internal Reflection

Lesson 3 discusses the reflection and refraction of light at a boundary and the variables that affect the proportion of each. Total internal reflection and the concept of a critical angle are introduced and explained. Items in the group's pool include photos of sparkling diamonds, fiber optic devices, refraction on optical benches and much more. Photos complement many of the discussions from Lesson 3 of the Refraction and the Ray Model of Light chapter of The Physics Classroom Tutorial.

See more in the The Physics Classroom Flickr Group - Unit 14, Lesson 3 Photos
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Lesson 4: Interesting Refraction Phenomenon

Lesson 4 discusses the dispersion of light by prisms, the formation of rainbows and the formation of mirages. Items in the group's pool include photos of various atmospheric refraction phenomena (rainbows, mirages, halos, sun dogs, sun pillars, etc.), the dispersion of light by prisms, the visible light spectrum, and much more. Photos complement many of the discussions from Lesson 4 of the Refraction and the Ray Model of Light chapter of The Physics Classroom Tutorial.

See more in the The Physics Classroom Flickr Group - Unit 14, Lesson 4 Photos
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Lesson 5: Image Formation by Lenses

Lesson 5 discusses the manner in which converging and diverging lenses from images. Ray diagrams are explained and the characteristics of images are discussed. Items in the group's pool include photos depicting the refraction of light and the formation of images by lenses, wine glasses, water goblets, dew drops, and much more. Photos complement many of the discussions from Lesson 5 of the Refraction and the Ray Model of Light chapter of The Physics Classroom Tutorial.

See more in the The Physics Classroom Flickr Group - Unit 14, Lesson 5 Photos
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Lesson 6: The Eye

Lesson 6 discusses the anatomy of the eye and the manner in which the eye forms images of objects. Eye problems such as myopia and hyperopia are explained and the use of corrective lenses is discussed. Items in the group's pool include photos of human eyes, the human retina, the compound eyes of insects, eye charts, prescription lenses, and much more. Photos complement many of the discussions from Lesson 6 of the Refraction and the Ray Model of Light chapter of The Physics Classroom Tutorial.

See more in the The Physics Classroom Flickr Group - Unit 14, Lesson 6 Photos
www.flickr.com


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