Eye Glasses
Optician Lens Sets

 

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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