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written by Edward F. Redish
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This page contains a series of problems on the topic of optics developed for use with The Physics Suite, an activity-based learning project.  Each problem was designed to help build qualitative understanding of physics and was built around student acquisition of knowledge as observed in recent studies.   The problems vary in format and include estimation, context-based reasoning, multiple choice, short answer, qualitative questions, and essay questions. Topics covered include Snell's law, the speed of light, electromagnetic waves, EM radiation, EM flux, lenses, mirrors, and diffraction.

This item is part of a larger collection of problems, in-class questions, and interactive resources developed by the University of Maryland Physics Education Research Group.
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- Geometrical Optics
- Interference
- Polarization
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EM flux, EM radiation, Snell's law, active learning, context-rich problems, diffraction, electromagnetic waves, homework problems, lenses, mirrors, speed of light, thinking problems
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E. Redish, Physics Suite Thinking Problems: Optics (University of Maryland Physics Education Research Group, College Park, 2004), <http://www.physics.umd.edu/perg/abp/TPProbs/Problems/OP.htm>.
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Redish, E. (2008, April 29). Physics Suite Thinking Problems: Optics. Retrieved March 19, 2024, from University of Maryland Physics Education Research Group: http://www.physics.umd.edu/perg/abp/TPProbs/Problems/OP.htm
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Redish, Edward F.. Physics Suite Thinking Problems: Optics. College Park: University of Maryland Physics Education Research Group, April 29, 2008. http://www.physics.umd.edu/perg/abp/TPProbs/Problems/OP.htm (accessed 19 March 2024).
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Redish, Edward F.. Physics Suite Thinking Problems: Optics. College Park: University of Maryland Physics Education Research Group, 2004. 29 Apr. 2008. 19 Mar. 2024 <http://www.physics.umd.edu/perg/abp/TPProbs/Problems/OP.htm>.
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Is Part Of Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite: Thinking Problems by Subject

This is the full collection of Physics Suite problem sets developed by the University of Maryland PER group.  Topics include kinematics, dynamics, momentum, energy, rotational motion, gravitation, properties of matter, heat and temperature, waves, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.

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