Web Material: Geometric Optics Objectives: In this module, students will learn how to calculate the energy of a photon.  They will be able to explain the photoelectric effect.  Students will review the ray approximation and the laws of reflection and refraction. Additional Material: Serway, Chapter 25 CD and Workbook, Modules 14.1-14.5 Assignment: Assignment 20

 

Web Material: Images Formed by Mirrors Objectives: After completing this module, students will be able to use the mirror equation to predict the position and magnification of real and virtual images formed by flat, concave, and convex mirrors.  Students will be able to draw ray diagrams. Additional Material: Serway Chapter 26.1, 26.2 Assignment: Assignment 21

Web Material: Images Formed by Lenses Objectives: After completing this module students will be able to use the lens equation to predict the position and magnification of real and virtual images formed by thin concave and convex lenses.  Students will be able to draw ray diagrams.  Students will be familiar with the basic design of some optical instruments. Additional Material: Serway 3rd edition, Chapter 26.3-26.6 Serway, 2nd and 4th edition, Chapter 26.3-26.5 CD and Workbook, Modules 14.6-14.8 Assignment: Assignment 22

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