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Refraction: Snell's Law

Optics and Light
12th Grade·Science·TEKS
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Apply Snell's law to calculate the angle of refraction when light passes between media of different indices of refraction.

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Optics and Light

12th Grade · Science · TEKS

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Learners will analyze reflection and refraction, draw ray diagrams for mirrors and lenses, and use the mirror and lens equations.

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  6. Mirror Equation: 1/f = 1/do + 1/diNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-tx112.45(b)(2)(C)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Science · 12th Grade

use mathematical calculations to assess quantitative relationships in data; and

Open Global Standard:OGS.12.SEP.3
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