Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Diverging Lens

Diverging lens which are thinner in the middle than at the edge
Types of diverging lenses
Construction of rays diagram for diverging lenses
1. A ray parallel to the principle axis is refracted seemed to the second focal point (F2)
2. A ray proceeds toward the second focal point (F2) is refracted parallel to the principle axis
3. A ray passing trough to the center (C) is not deviated
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Thin Lens
A lens is a piece of transparent material. Lenses are the most important practical application of refraction. There are many instruments, which use lenses. We use lenses in spectacles, cameras, telescope and microscopes. The human eye also contains lens.
Most lenses made from glass or clear plastic. In terms of structure and function, we can classify into two categories.
1.Converging lens
Converging lenses which are thicker in the middle than at the edge
Types of converging lenses
The symbolize of converging lenses

Most lenses made from glass or clear plastic. In terms of structure and function, we can classify into two categories.
1.Converging lens
Converging lenses which are thicker in the middle than at the edge
Types of converging lenses
The symbolize of converging lenses
The part of Converging Lenses

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Refractive Index
Refractive Index and Speed of Light
The refractive index, n, of a medium may also be defined as the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum ( C) to the speed of light in that medium (Cn).
Namely, n = C/Cn
Question
If the speed of light in air is 3.00.000.000 m/sec, find the speed of light in diamond. (Refractive index of diamond = 2,42)
Solution
n = C/Cn
2,42 = 3,/Cn
Cn = 3.00.000.000/2,42
= 124.000.000 m/sec
Note: The higher the refractive index of a medium, the slower will be the speed of light through it. This means that medium’s optical density increase as its refractive index increase.
Refractive Index and Wavelength of Light
The refractive index, n, of a medium may also be defined as the ratio of the wavelength of light in a vacuum (lambda) to the Wavelength of light in that medium
(lamda n). Namely, n = lambda/ lambda n
Question
Monochromatic red light of wavelength 640 nm (nanometer) passes from air into
glass plate of refractive index 1,5. What is the wavelength of this light inside the
glass?
Plan: The wavelength will be less in the glass due to the slower speed of the light.
Solution:
ng = la/ lg
lg = la/ ng
lg = 640/1, 5
= 427 nm
Exercises
1. Sketch rays diagram below!
The refractive index, n, of a medium may also be defined as the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum ( C) to the speed of light in that medium (Cn).
Namely, n = C/Cn
Question
If the speed of light in air is 3.00.000.000 m/sec, find the speed of light in diamond. (Refractive index of diamond = 2,42)
Solution
n = C/Cn
2,42 = 3,/Cn
Cn = 3.00.000.000/2,42
= 124.000.000 m/sec
Note: The higher the refractive index of a medium, the slower will be the speed of light through it. This means that medium’s optical density increase as its refractive index increase.
Refractive Index and Wavelength of Light
The refractive index, n, of a medium may also be defined as the ratio of the wavelength of light in a vacuum (lambda) to the Wavelength of light in that medium
(lamda n). Namely, n = lambda/ lambda n
Question
Monochromatic red light of wavelength 640 nm (nanometer) passes from air into
glass plate of refractive index 1,5. What is the wavelength of this light inside the
glass?
Plan: The wavelength will be less in the glass due to the slower speed of the light.
Solution:
ng = la/ lg
lg = la/ ng
lg = 640/1, 5
= 427 nm
Exercises
1. Sketch rays diagram below!
2. The speed of light in vacuum is 3.00.000.000 m/s. What is the speed of light in a medium whose refractive
index is 1,42?
3. Monochromatic yellow light of wavelength 880 nm passes from air into water. If the wavelength of this
light in water 660 nm, what is the refractive index in water?
Monday, April 5, 2010
REFRACTION
Refraction of light is the bending of a ray of light as it travels from one medium to another. Refraction of light occurs due to change in the speed of light as it travels from one medium to anothe
In 1620, a Dutch scientist Willebrord Snell discovered the relation ship between the angle of incident and the angle of refraction when light travels from one medium to another
The laws of refraction he put together are follows:
1. The incident ray, the refracted ray and the normal at the point of incident all lie on the
same plane
2. For two given media, the ratio sin i/sin r is a constant
Investigating the refraction of light through two media
• When light travel from air into glass or water, it slows down. A medium is said to be optically dense if it reduces the speed of light
• The following example will help us understand refraction better
1. Light travels from a less dense medium (air) to a denser medium (water), its speed decrease and it is refracted towards the normal
2.Light travels from a denser medium (glass) to a less medium (water), it is refracted away from the normal
3.Light travels from a denser medium (glass) to a less medium (water), it is refracted away from the normal
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Physics assignment for grade 8
1. An object that has 4 cm of height is located 15 cm in front of the concave mirror.
If the focal length of the concave mirror is 10 cm, determine :
a.The distance of image!
b.Magnification of image!
c.Height of image!
d.The characteristics of image!
2. An object that has 5 cm of height is located 60 cm in front of the convex
mirror. If the focal length of the convex mirror is 15 cm, determine :
a.The distance of image!
b.Magnification of image!
c.Height of image!
d.The characteristics of image!
If the focal length of the concave mirror is 10 cm, determine :
a.The distance of image!
b.Magnification of image!
c.Height of image!
d.The characteristics of image!
2. An object that has 5 cm of height is located 60 cm in front of the convex
mirror. If the focal length of the convex mirror is 15 cm, determine :
a.The distance of image!
b.Magnification of image!
c.Height of image!
d.The characteristics of image!
Convex Mirror
Defining of convex
The convex mirror is the outside of the spherical surface is the reflecting surface.
The characteristic of concave mirror to spread of rays or DIVERGEN
The cut point of focusing reflected rays mentioned FOCUS LENGTH
Special rays of convex Mirror
1. A ray parallel to the mirror axis of a concave mirror seems to come from the
focal point of a convex mirror
Slide 1
The convex mirror is the outside of the spherical surface is the reflecting surface.
The characteristic of concave mirror to spread of rays or DIVERGEN
The cut point of focusing reflected rays mentioned FOCUS LENGTH
Special rays of convex Mirror
1. A ray parallel to the mirror axis of a concave mirror seems to come from the
focal point of a convex mirror
2. A ray that passes through the focal point of a concave mirror is reflected parallel
to the mirror axis
3. A ray that proceeds along a radius of the mirror is reflected back original path
nShaping its image if an object is placed in front of the convex mirror
The nature of image is virtual, erect and diminished
The mirror equations can be applied to either concave or convex mirrors
1/s + 1/s’ = 1/f or 1/s + 1/s’ = 2/R
Because f = ½ R
Where: s = the distance of object
s’ = the distance of image
f = the distance of the focal point
R = radius of curvature
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Concave Mirrors
The concave mirror is the inside of the spherical surface is the reflecting surface.
The characteristic of concave mirror to collect of rays or CONVERGEN
The cut point of focusing reflected rays mentioned FOCUS LENGTH
The parts of concave mirror
Explainations of the above figure
C = center of mirror curve or radius of curvature
C = center of mirror curve or radius of curvature
F =the mirror focal point or focal length
V = the mirror vertex
FV = the distance of mirror focal length
CV =The mirror radius
Slide 12
The principle rays of concave mirror
Monday, February 22, 2010
Reflection of Light in a Pane Mirror and the number of the image formed
Formation of virtual image by a plane mirror
1. Good reflector of light
a. Light ray does not actually pass through the mirror (behind the mirror).
b. It only appears to an observer as through the ray comes behind the mirror
2. The image is a virtual image
a. Virtual image cannot be projected or focused on to a screen
b. Image formed behind the mirror
1. Good reflector of light
a. Light ray does not actually pass through the mirror (behind the mirror).
b. It only appears to an observer as through the ray comes behind the mirror
2. The image is a virtual image
a. Virtual image cannot be projected or focused on to a screen
b. Image formed behind the mirror
Physics assignment for grade 8
Answer the question below briefly and correctly!
1. An object is placed at the distance of 10 cm in front of a plane mirror. Then the mirror is move 3 cm a far closer to object.Determine:
a. The distance between an object with its image, before moved
b. The distance between an object with its image, after moved
c. The distance between the first image with the second image
2. Two plane mirrors are pinched together to form an angle of 45 degree. Determine the number of the image formed by both mirrors.
3. Two plane mirrors are pinched together to form certain an angle . If the number of image that happened is 11 image,determine the number of the angle by bothmirrors.
4. Sketch-ray diagram and determine the image nature/property formed by a plane mirror of an object below!

1. An object is placed at the distance of 10 cm in front of a plane mirror. Then the mirror is move 3 cm a far closer to object.Determine:
a. The distance between an object with its image, before moved
b. The distance between an object with its image, after moved
c. The distance between the first image with the second image
2. Two plane mirrors are pinched together to form an angle of 45 degree. Determine the number of the image formed by both mirrors.
3. Two plane mirrors are pinched together to form certain an angle . If the number of image that happened is 11 image,determine the number of the angle by bothmirrors.
4. Sketch-ray diagram and determine the image nature/property formed by a plane mirror of an object below!

5. Diagram as follows shown image from o’clock in a plane mirror. What time which shown by the o’clock?
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The reflection of light
The light reflection of laws
1. The Incident ray, The normal line, and reflected ray to the surface at the point
of incidence all lie on the same plane
2. The angle of incident ray equal with the angle reflected ray
The light reflections
1. The Incident ray, The normal line, and reflected ray to the surface at the point
of incidence all lie on the same plane
2. The angle of incident ray equal with the angle reflected ray
The light reflections
Monday, February 15, 2010
The definition and the characteristic of light
A. The definition of Light
In daily life, light has an important role. We can see the object because light is reflected from the object to our eyes. When we looked into the mirror, we will see our image so that we can tidy-up our clothes and hair. Is it possible for us to look our self in the mirror, read a book, or see an object in a dark room?
Light travels in a straight line in a vacuum or uniform medium.
In daily life, light has an important role. We can see the object because light is reflected from the object to our eyes. When we looked into the mirror, we will see our image so that we can tidy-up our clothes and hair. Is it possible for us to look our self in the mirror, read a book, or see an object in a dark room?
Light travels in a straight line in a vacuum or uniform medium.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Penyelesaian Soal-soal Gerak Tanpa Rumus
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN KONSEP GERAK
MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN KONSEPTUAL INTERAKTIF
BERBASIS KONSTRUKTIVISME DENGAN MODEL BELAJAR
KOOPERATIF STADS TANPA FORMULASI
PADA MATA PELAJARAN FISIKA
A. Latar Belakang Masalah
Belajar Fisika bagi sebagian besar siswa masih menjadi momok yang menakutkan, karena sulit. Hal Ini disebabkan rumus yang seharusnya menjadi alat mempercepat perhitungan soal, justru akhirnya mempersulit siswa. Penyelesaian soal fisika menjadi sulit karena anak terbelenggu dengan banyaknya rumus. Ini tidak bisa dimungkiri karena sistem pengajaran fisika di sekolah masih banyak yang berorientasi pada penyelesaian soal dengan rumus. Begitu banyak rumus yang harus dihafal, tetapi anak tidak banyak yang memahami konsep yang diturunkan dalam rumus itu. Metode pembelajaran fisika yang mudah, menarik, dan menantang bagi anak didik merupakan impian bagi setiap guru fisika.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
LIGHT
A. Reflection of light
B. Refraction of light
C. Thin lenses
Objectives
- Recall and use the terms for reflection, including normal, angle of incidence and angle of reflection.
- State that, for reflection, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle or reflection and use this principle in constructions, measurements and calculations
- Recall and use the term for refraction, including normal, angle of incidence and angle of refraction.
- Define refractive index of a medium in terms of the ratio of speed of light in vacuum and in the medium
- Explain the terms critical angle and total internal reflection.
- Identify the main ideas in total internal reflection and apply them to the use of optical fibers in telecommunication and state the advantages of their use.
- Describe the action of mirror ( both concave and convex) on a beam of light
- Describe the action of thin lens ( both converging and diverging) on a beam of light.
- Define the term focal length for a converging lens
- Draw ray diagram to illustrate the formation of real and virtual images of an object by a thin converging lens
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