Refractive Indices (Multiple Prism)

Type of activity: demo
Activity code:  L-006


Use a 1/16 inch slit.

Description:

1. Lower side screen. 
2. Focus slit on prism surface. 
3. Rotate prism to obtain critical angle. 
4. center images on the screen.

Method:
1. Turn on projector. 
2. Observe how different layers produce different index of refraction.

Apparatus

Prism (large)
Projection Lamp (Leitz)
Pasco Slits
Wooden Board
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