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The Diameter of the Fovea--A Short Exercise for the Life-Science Physics Lab.
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MacLatchy, C. S. – American Journal of Physics, 1978
Describes an experiment that allows the student to estimate the diameter of the fovea in his own eye. (GA)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Biological Sciences, Biophysics, College Science
Radius of Curvature of the Cornea--An Experiment for the Life-Science Physics Lab
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MacLatchy, C. S. – American Journal of Physics, 1978
Presents a quantitative laboratory experiment in geometrical optics. It involves the student in the measurement of the radius of curvature of the cornea and is based on an old method devised by Kohlrausch in 1839. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: Biophysics, College Science, Eyes, Higher Education