Physics Demo Manual

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Geometrical Optics: Speed of Light; 1/r² Demonstrator; video - Ray Optics Kit; Confocal Mirrors; Concave Mirror; video - Light The Match; Disappearing Beaker; String Model of Refraction; Total Internal Reflection; Steal the Light; Light Pipe and Fiber Optics; Water Light Pipe; Thin Lenses with Objects
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The Eye

Concave Mirror

Purpose:

To show how 'real' a real image can be -- really!

Procedure:

Arrange box and mirror so that a real image of the light bulb appears over the empty socket on top of the box. The mirror should be placed about 82-85 cm. from the base of the box and positioned so that students entering the classroom can observe the real image.

Hints:

Use the shims under the base of the mirror for better leveled image.

Equipment:

Box with upside-down light socket inside
Concave Mirror in Wooden Frame