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L4-03. Refraction - Rod in Water
Purpose
To demonstrate refraction.
Equipment
Plastic water tank with mounted stick.
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Description
The rod, inserted into the water tank and viewed from an angle, shows a discontinuity at the surface of the water. Insert the other end of the rod at an angle into the water; the rod looks bent when viewed at an angle.
References
R. C. Nicklin and W. C. Connolly, Rugged Refraction Demonstration, AJP 43, 112 (1975). Chris Emery, Refractive Puzzle, TPT 31, 413 (1993).
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See pagesl1. light sources & light rays
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See pagesl2. plane mirrors
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See pagesl3. curved mirrors
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See pagesl4. refraction
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See pagesl5. total internal reflection
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See pagesl6. lenses
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See pagesl7. optical instruments
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See pagesl1. light sources & light rays
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See pagesl2. plane mirrors
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See pagesl3. curved mirrors
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See pagesl4. refraction
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See pagesl5. total internal reflection
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See pagesl6. lenses
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See pagesl7. optical instruments
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