Lab #29.12   Light: Trapping the Light Fantastic

Lab #29.12 Light: Trapping the Light Fantastic

Refraction

Purpose
In this activity, students will investigate the behavior of light as it passes from one transparent material to another.

Discussion
When light passes from one transparent material to another, it undergoes refraction. If the light crosses the boundary between the materials at an angle, the light changes direction. In this activity, you will see how the direction changes when light travels from air to water and when light travels from water to air.


Required Equipment


January 01, 2011 Collin Wassilak

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