Summary
For the test, be sure you are familiar with the following concepts from this chapter.
Light is a type of electromagnetic wave.
The electromagnetic spectrum is a categorization of electromagnetic waves by
their frequency orwavelength.
Interference can be constructive or destructive.
Young’s double-slit interference experiment shows the results of interference.
Reflection and refraction
Dispersion of light
Total internal reflection
Mirrors
Plane mirrors
Spherical mirrors
Ray tracing for mirrors
Use equations to answer questions about the image reflected in a mirror.
Thin lenses
Ray tracing for lenses
Use equations to answer questions about the image viewed through the lens.