A starter optics system that mounts directly to a PASCO meter stick. This kit is intended for classes that already have a meter stick.
See the Product Description for this item's included accessories.
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
PASCO’s Meter Stick Optics Components Kit includes all of the components needed (except for the meter stick) to explore essential optics topics like image magnification, lens focal length, real and virtual images, combination of lenses, and so much more! This simple but robust system is designed to fit directly onto the PASCO meter stick, making measurements of object distance and image distance straight forward and easy for students.
The rechargeable LED light source provides long-lasting battery life and is bright enough to form clear images in a fully-lit classroom! The component holders and the viewing screen mount firmly on the meter stick, but can also be easily moved along the length of the meter stick. This makes the formation of real images easy to find and measure.
The high-quality lenses are clearly labeled and held firmly inside component holders. Using the built-in holding tabs, the lenses can be quickly exchanged in the component holders. Each lens comes with built-in standoffs to protect the lens surface from scratching and scuffing when placed flat on a tabletop.
All of the components, with the exception of the meter stick, fit in the included organized storage box. This cost-effective alternative to a traditional optics bench meets all the needs of introductory optics lessons.
Features
- Bright, rechargeable LED light source
- Lenses mounted in holders to protect from damage
- Organized storage box for easy classroom management
What's Included
- 1x Meter Stick Optics Light Source (OS-7054)
- 2x Meter Stick Optics Component Holder (OS-7055)
- 1x Meter Stick Optics Viewing Screen (OS-7056)
- 1x Lens, -150 mm
- 1x Lens, +100 mm
- 1x Lens, +200 mm
- 1x Storage Box
Product Specifications
Designed to be used with PASCO's Aluminum Meter Stick | 6.95 mm x 28.0 mm x 1.0 m |
LED Light Source Battery | USB Rechargeable Lithium Polymer 3.7 V 1000 mAH |
Buying Guide
Required Accessories | P/N | Price |
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1x Aluminum Meter Sticks (6 Pack) | ME-7032 | -- |
Replacement Parts | P/N | Price |
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Meter Stick Optics Lens Set | OS-7057 | -- |
Meter Stick Optics Light Source | OS-7054 | -- |
Meter Stick Optics Component Holder | OS-7055 | -- |
Also Available | P/N | Price |
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Meter Stick Optics Complete System | OS-7052 | -- |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Meter Stick Optics Components Kit.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
The Refracting Telescope
Students experiment to find out the combination of order of lenses that result in a telescope. They investigate the properties of the image produced by the objective and the eyepiece. They use what they learn to create a telescope...
Real and Virtual Images with Converging and Diverging Lenses
Students try to create real images with a converging lens at different object distances. They develop a hypothesis and test it with a converging lens with a different focal length. Using what they learned about converging lenses...
Image and Object Relationships for a Converging Lens
Students investigate the relationship between the distance between an object and a converging lens and the properties of the image that is formed on a screen. They experimentally develop the thin lens equation and the magnification...
Support Documents
Manuals | ||
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Meter Stick Optics Product Manual | English - 264.98 KB |