Physics 220 Postlab #8

 

The optical bench above allows you to investigate many optical simulations. Using the knowledge you developed in the laboratory, do the following exercises and submit your answers in the form below.  You can move the source by clicking with the mouse and dragging.  The numbers in the box are the x and y coordinates of the cursor in arbitrary units.

1) Click here to run Exercise 1. You will see an object, a converging lens and an image displayed.  Determine the focal length of the lens.

2) Click here to run Exercise 2.  You will see an object, a diverging mirror and an image.  Determine the focal length of the mirror.

Submit your answers in the form below.

 

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