Master this deck with 36 terms through effective study methods.
Summary and Test of multiple Choice
Light converges or diverges through its curved surfaces.
Relates object distance, image distance, and focal length.
Convex lenses converge light; concave lenses diverge it.
It refracts and can disperse into a spectrum.
The ratio of image size to object size.
Focuses light to create a clear image on film or sensor.
Forces acting on it are balanced, resulting in no motion.
The point where mass is evenly distributed in a body.
Voltage equals current times resistance in a circuit.
Energy sources that can be replenished naturally.
The loss of usable energy in a system over time.
The force that keeps an object moving in a circular path.
Describes the force between two charged objects.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
Describes planetary motion and orbits around the sun.
Emphasizes skills and competencies over just knowledge.
Critical thinking, communication, and creativity.
Involves hands-on activities to enhance understanding.
Facilitates problem-solving through discussion and collaboration.
Encourages independent learning and information gathering.
Indicates activities that require personal or group reflection.
Involves hands-on tasks to develop practical skills.
To document findings or thoughts in writing.
Promotes discussion and collective problem-solving.
Encourages real-world exploration and observation.
Involves verbal exchanges without extensive writing.
Indicates tasks that require computer use.
Requires collaboration and idea exchange in pairs.
Focuses on comprehension through attentive listening.
Involves recording results from experiments or settings.
Used to focus or disperse light through refraction.
Lenses refract light, while mirrors reflect it.
Refraction of light as it passes through different media.
Used in glasses, cameras, and projectors.
Aberrations that can distort images.
Using additional optical elements or coatings.