Virtual Images
In this experiment, you will study virtual images formed by a diverging lens and a convex mirror.
Focal Length and Magnification of a Concave Mirror
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the focal length of a concave mirror and to measure...
Focal Length and Magnification of a Thin Lens
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the focal length of a thin lens and to measure the...
Dispersion
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the index of refraction of acrylic at two different wavelengths.
Reversibility
In Trial 1 of this experiment, you will determine the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction for light passing from air...
Apparent Depth
In this experiment, you will use two different methods to measure the apparent depth of the acrylic trapezoid. You will also determine the index of refraction...
Lensmaker's Equation
In this experiment you will determine the focal length of a concave lens in two ways: a) by direct measurement using ray tracing and b) by measuring the...
Hollow Lens
In this experiment you will explore how the properties of a lens are related to its shape, its index of refraction, and the index of refraction of the...
Convex and Concave Lenses
In this experiment, you will explore the difference between convex and concave lenses and determine their focal lengths.
Total Internal Reflection
In this experiment, you will determine the critical angle at which total internal reflection occurs in the acrylic trapezoid and confirm your result using...
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