Explains phases of lense refraction, and by animation shows action of a converging lense, real and virtual images, changes of magnification; effect of a diverging lense, and formation of the virtual image; and construction of achromatic lenses. Silent film with English subtext.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
315540
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Images, Photographic
Crafts & Visual Arts → Lenses, Photographic
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Refraction
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)