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Code Number: 6J10.55
Demo Title: Eye Glasses
Condition: Good
Principle: Focal lengths and Magnification
Area of Study: Optics
Equipment:
Eye glasses, ground and pre-ground lenses, Optician Test Set.
Procedure:
A variety of eye glass lenses are available for demonstration purposes. An optician test set is also available.
References:
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- Ding-wei Huang, Wei-neng Huang, Hsiang-chi Tseng, "Eyeglasses in the Classroom", TPT, Vol. 48, # 1, January 2010, p. 12.
- Art Huffman, "Measuring a Glasses Prescription", AJP, Vol. 48, #4, April 1980, p. 309.
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