Reflection and Refraction

Student Objectives

  • Observe reflection from flat and curved surfaces
  • Establish quantitatively the law of reflection
  • Observe the difference between real and virtual reflected images
  • Quantify the observed refraction as light passes from one medium to another
  • Measure the critical angle for total internal reflection, and compare it to the predicted value for the medium


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