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Complete the lens power ruleRead the answer and worked solution →Sort reflection from refractionRead the answer and worked solution →Cartesian sign convention: positive or negative?Read the answer and worked solution →True or false: the sign conventionRead the answer and worked solution →Complete the condition for total internal reflectionRead the answer and worked solution →Tap every example of total internal reflectionRead the answer and worked solution →Critical angleRead the answer and worked solution →True or false: optical fibresRead the answer and worked solution →Match each formula to what it describesRead the answer and worked solution →Converging or diverging?Read the answer and worked solution →Complete the definition of lens powerRead the answer and worked solution →Lenses in contactRead the answer and worked solution →Order the steps: solve a mirror problemRead the answer and worked solution →Assertion and reasonRead the answer and worked solution →Match each instrument to its magnifying powerRead the answer and worked solution →True or false: optical instrumentsRead the answer and worked solution →Which instrument does this belong to?Read the answer and worked solution →Two are true, one is notRead the answer and worked solution →Three of these are wrong. Find the one that holds.Read the answer and worked solution →Tap every statement true of refractionRead the answer and worked solution →Complete the prism relationRead the answer and worked solution →Flip and pair: symbol with meaningRead the answer and worked solution →Spot the one that does not belongRead the answer and worked solution →Reading the laws backRead the answer and worked solution →Order the reasoning: why an optical fibre worksRead the answer and worked solution →True or false: mirrors and lensesRead the answer and worked solution →Assertion and reason: instrumentsRead the answer and worked solution →Which quantity is being described?Read the answer and worked solution →Reflection or refraction?Read the answer and worked solution →True or false: opticsRead the answer and worked solution →

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Complete the lens power rule

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Missing parts
  1. Answer
    one metre
    Choices
    1. one metre
    2. one centimetre
    3. ten metres
  2. Answer
    positive
    Choices
    1. negative
    2. positive
  3. Answer
    concave
    Choices
    1. convex
    2. concave
Complete the statement
A lens of power one dioptre has focal length {0}. Power is {1} for a converging lens, and a lens marked minus 4.0 D is a {2} lens.
Instructions
Tap a chip for each blank until the sentence about lens power reads correctly.
_Source: syllabus Physics Part 2, Ch 9 Ray Optics and Optical Instruments_

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Sort reflection from refraction

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Left
Reflection
Items
  1. Item
    Mirror equation
    Answer
    Reflection
  2. Item
    f = R/2
    Answer
    Reflection
  3. Item
    Snell's law
    Answer
    Refraction
  4. Item
    Angle i equals r
    Answer
    Reflection
  5. Item
    Optically denser
    Answer
    Refraction
  6. Item
    Lens maker formula
    Answer
    Refraction
  7. Item
    Pole of a mirror
    Answer
    Reflection
  8. Item
    Apparent depth
    Answer
    Refraction
Right
Refraction
Instructions
Swipe each card left for reflection and right for refraction.
_Source: syllabus Physics Part 2, Ch 9 Ray Optics and Optical Instruments_

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Cartesian sign convention: positive or negative?

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Items
  1. Item
    Measured along the incident light
    Category
    Positive
  2. Item
    Height above the principal axis
    Category
    Positive
  3. Item
    Focal length of a convex mirror
    Category
    Positive
  4. Item
    Measured against the incident light
    Category
    Negative
  5. Item
    Height below the principal axis
    Category
    Negative
  6. Item
    Focal length of a concave mirror
    Category
    Negative
Categories
  1. Item
    Positive
  2. Item
    Negative
Distances measured in the SAME direction as the incident light are positive, those opposite are negative, and all are measured from the pole or optic centre. Heights above the axis are positive. Source: syllabus Physics Part II, Ch 9 Ray Optics and Optical Instruments.

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