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Fresnel lens

physical science Maturity 7-9

A big lens helps ships see. It makes light very bright. The light shines far out at sea. This helps boats stay safe. It is a very smart tool.

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Colortran Fresnel.JPG
Can you see the bright light?

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Fresnel lighthouse lens diagram.png
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Fresnel Lens at Point Arena Lighthouse Museum.jpg
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Fresnel lens.svg
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Flat flexible plastic sheet lens.JPG
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Block Island Southeast Light, Spring...
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Inchkeith lighthouse Fresnel lens.JPG
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Chevrolet Bel Air 1956 4door Sedan lamp.jpg
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Colortran Fresnel.JPG
File:Optical Landing System, night, aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69).jpg
Optical Landing System, night, aboard USS...
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Magnifying-fresnel-lens.jpg

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