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Chapter 9 · Part 2

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Reflection, refraction, total internal reflection, lenses & instruments.

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Intermediate

Learning objectives

  • 1Explain reflection and Mirrors
  • 2Explain refraction
  • 3Explain total Internal Reflection
  • 4Explain lenses
  • 5Explain combination of Lenses and the Prism
  • 6Explain optical Instruments

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Introduction
Reflection and Mirrors
Refraction
Total Internal Reflection
Lenses
Combination of Lenses and the Prism
Optical Instruments
Summary
Quiz
Revision
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Key terms

prismRefractionSpherical mirrorsLenseshuman eyetelescopeRay opticsmicroscopeReflectionconvex lensconcave lenscritical angleoptical fibreslaw of reflectionlensmaker's formulaTotal internal reflection
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