Additional Learning Tools and Resources
Watching a presentation is a passive activity. Getting information is important ... but its not the destination or end point. Now that you've watched the video, its time to do something with the information you've heard. It's time to act on it. The resources below provide an opportunity to do this. We encourage learners to solidify their learning through the use of one or more of the following resources.
Physics Interactive, Refraction and Lenses Chapter, Optics Bench Simulation
Sometimes you learn best by playing. And our simulations allow you to do just that. Our Optics Bench simulation allows you to move an object to varying locations in front of a lens (converging or diverging), view the light rays, and observe the image location and characteristics. Open the simulation and tap on the Diverging Lens button at the top of the simulation window to explore diverging lenses.
Minds On Physics, Refraction and Lenses Module, Mission RL10
Most students who are persistent with Minds On Physics and who rely on the Help function when having difficulty will claim that it is a game-changer. This mission pertains to the tracing of rays through a diverging lens and is a good follow up to the first several slides of this video.
Minds On Physics, Refraction and Lenses Module, Mission RL11
Here is a second MOP mission that focuses on image characteristics for diverging lenses. It coordinates well with the last couple of slides of the video.
The Physics Classroom Tutorial, Refraction and the Ray Model of Light, Lesson 5, Ray Diagrams for Diverging Lenses
Our written tutorial pages form the basis of most videos. So when you need a quick reference, the Tutorial page is a great place to start.Use this page to review ray diagrams for diverging lenses.
The Physics Classroom Tutorial, Refraction and the Ray Model of Light, Lesson 5, Object-Image Relations for Diverging Lenses
Our written tutorial pages form the basis of most videos. So when you need a quick reference, the Tutorial page is a great place to start. Use this page to review the image characteristics of diverging lenses.