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Optical Instruments

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Optical instruments are devices that use lenses or mirrors to manipulate or detect light for various purposes such as magnification, imaging, or measuring properties like wavelength or intensity.

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