Magnification [Springboard]

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PHYZ
This is part of the classroom curriculum I developed for use with my high school physics students.
SPRINGBOARD
The instructor guides students through this activity via classroom discussion. The activity is a springboard for that discussion. This is not intended as a homework or independent activity.
MAGNIFICATION
How does an image compare to the object, itself? Magnification is a simple numerical factor that conveys considerable information about this. In addition to the question of size, it also indicates orientation.
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Instructional presentation (link embedded in answer key)
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