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Mirrors and Ray Diagrams for High School Science for Android

Mirrors and Ray Diagrams for High School Science

  • Free
  • 4.9
  • 29
  • V 2.0

Mirrors and Ray Diagrams for High School Science

Mirrors and Ray Diagrams for High School Science is an educational simulation available on Android. Developed by Matthew Craig, this free program allows users to manipulate objects in front of plane, convex, and concave mirrors to observe the resulting ray diagrams and images.

The simulation offers different modes, which can be selected using the menu in the top left corner. In the PLANE mode, users can drag the arrow by the center or rotate it by either end. In the CONCAVE/CONVEX mode, objects can be dragged by the top of the arrow, and mirrors can be moved by dragging their centers. Additional buttons provide options to display rays and use a coin instead of an arrow. The curvature slider allows users to change the focal length of the mirror.

In the REAL mode, users can switch between different objects such as a ray box, bulb, and triangle using the button in the top right corner. Objects can be dragged and the bulb can be placed at the focal point of the mirror for parallel reflections. The mirror can also be rotated to use the convex side, and the triangle object allows users to see how images would actually look in the mirrors.

This simulation provides a hands-on learning experience for high school students studying mirrors and ray diagrams in science. With its user-friendly interface and interactive features, Mirrors and Ray Diagrams for High School Science is a valuable tool for visualizing and understanding the concepts related to mirrors and reflections.

Icon of program: Mirrors and Ray Diagrams for High School Science

Mirrors and Ray Diagrams for High School Science for Android

  • Free
  • 4.9
  • 29
  • V 2.0