Attaches optical components directly to a Dynamic Tracks via carriages that can be positioned anywhere on the track.
- 1x Basic Optics Light Source
- 2x Adjustable Lens Holder
- 1x Geometric Lens Set
- 1x Dynamics Track Optics Carriages (Set of 4)
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The PASCO Dynamics Track Optics Kit includes specially designed slides (carriages) that snap on the dynamics track. PASCO Basic Optics components attach directly to the carriage for positioning anywhere on the track. Choose from a wide range of optics components to expand your system. Includes a set of three unmounted 50 mm diameter glass lenses with focal lengths of +100 mm, +200 mm, and -150 mm.
Typical Experiments
- Focal Length and Magnification of a Thin Lens
- Telescope
- Microscope
- Shadows
- Virtual Images
What's Included
Product Specifications
Focal Lengths of included lenses |
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Buying Guide
Required Accessories | P/N | Price |
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1x Aluminum Dynamics Track, 1.2 m | ME-9493 | -- |
1x Aluminum Dynamics Track, 2.2 m | ME-9779 | -- |
1x PAStrack | ME-6960 | -- |
Replacement Parts | P/N | Price |
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Geometric Lens Set | OS-8466A | -- |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Dynamics Track Optics Kit.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Shadows
The purpose of this experiment is to show the umbra (darker part) and the penumbra (lighter part) of the shadow.
Virtual Images
In this experiment, you will study virtual images formed by a diverging lens.
Microscope
In this experiment, you will construct a microscope and determine its magnification.
Telescope
In this experiment, you will construct a telescope and determine its magnification.
Focal Length and Magnification of a Thin Lens
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the focal length of a thin lens and to measure the magnification for a certain combination of object and image distances.
Support Documents
Manuals | ||
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Adjustable Lens Holder Manual | English - 530.47 KB | |
Basic Optics Light Source Manual | English - 539.83 KB | |
Dynamics Track Optics Carriage Manual | English - 224.25 KB | |
Knowledge Base | ||
Replacement bulb, power supply, and AC adapter for OS-8470 Basic Optics Light Source or OS-8517 Basic Optics Light Source | Jan 30th, 2023 |