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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ874607
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Jan
Pages: 10
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Measuring Variable Refractive Indices Using Digital Photos
Lombardi, S.; Monroy, G.; Testa, I.; Sassi, E.
Physics Education, v45 n1 p83-92 Jan 2010
A new procedure for performing quantitative measurements in teaching optics is presented. Application of the procedure to accurately measure the rate of change of the variable refractive index of a water-denatured alcohol mixture is described. The procedure can also be usefully exploited for measuring the constant refractive index of distilled water. (Contains 11 figures and 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Optics, Chemistry, Educational Technology, Science Instruction, Computer Software, Measurement Techniques, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods, Computer Assisted Instruction, Photography, Light, Lasers, Science Experiments
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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