Pinhole Camera

Can a pinhole camera help us determine how light travels? Do the images look exactly like the objects? This module contains a diagram and a description of a pinhole camera. You will also find the magnification formula used to find object and image distances and heights, and magnification. There are links to practice problems, an online activity where you can work with a pinhole camera, and an offline activity where you make a pinhole camera.

Foundational Objectives & Factors of Scientific Literacy

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Learning Outcomes

Pinhole Diagram

Magnification Notes and Examples

Online Activity
The World Through a Hole

Offline Activity
Making and Using a Pinhole Camera - PDF or Doc or RTF

Assignment
Pinhole Problems - PDF or Doc or RTF

Assessment