Comparing the images formed by uses of lens surfaces

Abstract

In this study, university students’ experiences with conventional and novel applications for the surfaces of biconvex and biconcave lenses were examined. This work used practical tools to depict refraction and reflection processes that occur on lens surfaces. In the main activity, the surfaces of each lens were used by the students to examine a single image created by refracted light rays and then two images created by reflected light rays. When the students compared the properties of virtual and real images, they discovered that viewing both real and virtual images at the same time is more beneficial and simulating than viewing each image type separately.