Welcome to Optics!
Description: There are 2 major components to this event, a series of tasks and questions regarding geometric and physical optics, and a laser shoot. For the question/task portion, teams may be presented with charts/diagrams, materials and testing equipment, models, written descriptions, etc. at stations or as a sit down test. They will then be asked to answer questions, perform tasks, draw diagrams, demonstrate a concept, and otherwise interpret the information they are given. For the laser shoot, teams will have 4 minutes to view and measure a laser field (provided by event leader) and reflect a laser beam with mirrors to hit a target.
Materials: Teams MUST bring a writing instrument. Teams may also bring 2 calculators of any sort, tape measures, templates, rulers, and/or protractors. Teams may also bring one 3-ring binder (any size) of any information they choose. Information in the binder MUST be attached to the rings or it will not be allowed.
Common Mistakes:
Many teams attempt to enter the competition every year with notes that do not meet the requirements. Make sure binder is 3-ring, and make sure all notes are attached to all 3 rings.
Recommendations:
For note pages that are too small to fit on all 3 rings, copy to enlarge or use a sheet protector.
Scoring:
High score wins. Points are given for the accuracy and quality of answers. Predetermined questions will be used to break ties.
Written Test - 50 pts.
Mirror Score- 20 pts.
Accuracy Score - 25 pts.
Barrier Score - 5 pts.
Event Check List
1. Read about the event here: NCSO-Optics
- Look at all the resources given.
- Get a good feel of the event
- Make a list of the topics that will be on the your division's test.
2.Read this! VERY IMPORTANT: SCIOLY-Optics
- This site was made by students for students.
-Print off what ever you need and add it to your binder.
Optics Test Study Guide (See below)