AP®︎ Physics 2 Unit 13: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 13 of AP Physics 2 – Geometric Optics.
Unit 13: Geometric Optics
How light reflects, refracts, and forms images through mirrors and lenses.
Begin with Topic 13.1: ReflectionTo review Unit 13, go through each of the 4 topics below.
Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 13 test, pulled directly from the AP® Physics 2 curriculum.
Images Formed by Mirrors
Images Formed by Mirrors
- What Images Formed by Mirrors Are
- Types of Mirrors and Their Focal Points
- The Mirror Equation and Sign Conventions
Images Formed by Lenses
Images Formed by Lenses
- How Lenses Form Images
- The Thin-Lens Equation and Sign Conventions
- Magnification and Image Orientation
Notes
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