Waves, sound and light: Identify and critically evaluate the impact of geometrical optics on human development

Subject outcome

Subject outcome 3.2: Identify and critically evaluate the impact of geometrical optics on human development

Learning outcomes

  • Construct and interpret images formed by converging (convex) and diverging (concave) lenses.
  • Apply knowledge of convergence and divergence to spectacles and the correction of lens defects in the eye and its use in telescopes, microscopes and cameras.

Unit 1 outcomes

By the end of this unit you will be able to:

  • Construct and interpret diagrams of an image formed by a converging (convex) lens.
  • Construct and interpret diagrams of an image formed by a diverging (concave) lens.

Unit 2 outcomes

By the end of this unit you will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge of convergence and divergence to spectacles and the correction of lens defects in the eye.
  • Apply knowledge of convergence and divergence to the use of lenses in telescopes, microscopes and cameras.

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National Curriculum (Vocational) Physical Science Level 3 by Department of Higher Education and Taining is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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