This comprehensive optical bench set is designed to support the teaching of light, optics, and related physics principles in schools, colleges, and universities. The set features a durable wooden baseboard measuring 1.6 meters by 140 millimetres, complete with a 1.5-metre scale divided into precise millimetre increments, making it an essential tool for precise measurement and experimentation.
Six sliding bases (100x50mm each) are included, each equipped with an engraved index line, pillar, and locking screws, allowing students to easily adjust and secure components for accurate experiments. The set is complete with a range of carefully selected accessories that enable a wide variety of optical experiments:
- Lamp House - with a white 240V, 15W lamp for consistent light source.
- White Metal Object Screen - 75mm diameter with gauze for clear and precise projection.
- Lens Holder - for 38mm diameter lenses, aiding in the study of refraction and focal lengths.
- White Metal Receiving Screen - 100x75mm with a slot for squared paper on the reverse for accurate data recording.
- Object Needle - mounted in a 6mm metal rod, ideal for experiments involving image formation.
- Plane Mirror - in a metal frame (100x75mm), essential for exploring reflection and image properties.
Each accessory is mounted on a 6mm rod, fitting securely into stands that provide an optical height of approximately 125mm above the baseboard, ensuring versatility in experiment setup.
This optical bench set is directly aligned with the UK science curriculum, making it an invaluable resource for physics educators. It supports key learning objectives, such as understanding the properties of light, image formation, and the behaviour of lenses and mirrors. By providing hands-on experience with these principles, this product helps students grasp complex concepts through practical experimentation, preparing them for exams and further scientific study.
