Refraction (Online Exercise)

Qualitative observation and quantitative analysis of refractiion and Snell’s Law.

Student Objectives

  • Introduce the concept of refraction
  • Define the index of refraction for a medium
  • Demonstrate Snell’s Law of refraction quantitatively
  • Calculate the index of refraction for an unknown medium using Snell’s Law
  • Determine the conditions for total internal reflection
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