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Ray Diagrams

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This physics video tutorial on optics provides a basic introduction into ray diagrams. It explains how to draw ray diagrams for converging lens, diverging lens, concave mirrors, and convex mirrors. It explains how to distinguish a real image from a virtual image and how to tell if an image is upright, inverted, enlarged or reduced in size.

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Law of Reflection – Geometric Optics:

The Mirror Equation:

Refraction of Light:

Snell’s Law & Index of Refraction:

Total Internal Reflection & Critical Angle:

Thin Lens Equation:

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Ray Diagrams:

The Huygens Principle:

Young’s Double Slit Experiment:

Single Slit Diffraction:

Diffraction Grating Problems:

Polarization of Light Problems:

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