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a set of 24 problems to help students learn to create a coherent story as part of solving a problem using the ray model of light
Abstract:
To develop complex problem solving skills, students need to learn to develop a coherent story about what the situation in the problem is, what the mechanism is, and what physics principles are appropriate to apply. This part of the module contains 24 problems using the ray model of light that require "telling the story" of what's happening, matching the physics to the math, and developing a solution path. Ray optics is a great place for helping students to see the value of principle-based reasoning as a few obvious principles can lead to some interesting and surprising results.
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Physics Topics:
Optics > Geometrical Optics
Life Sciences Topics:
Medical Applications > Biomedical Imaging > Optical Imaging
Chemistry Topics:
None
Math Topics:
Algebra; Geometry; Graphical Analysis; Trigonometry
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Copyright: 2023 Edward Redish
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