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Physics 1402: Reflection and Refraction

Students use mirror equations to determine the position and type.

Aired 02/14/2002 | Rating NR

Chemistry & Physics

Physics 1402: Reflection and Refraction

Season 2 Episode 1402 | 29m 55s

Students use mirror equations to determine the position and type.

Students use mirror equations to determine the position, type, and size of mirror images for curved mirrors mathematically. Optical density and index of refraction are defined and related to reflection and refraction. The concept of refraction is used to explain mirages.

Aired 02/14/2002 | Rating NR

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Chemistry & Physics is a local public television program presented by GPB

Chemistry & Physics

Physics 1402: Reflection and Refraction

Season 2 Episode 1402 | 29m 55s

Students use mirror equations to determine the position, type, and size of mirror images for curved mirrors mathematically. Optical density and index of refraction are defined and related to reflection and refraction. The concept of refraction is used to explain mirages.

Aired 02/14/2002 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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