Index of Refraction without Geometry.

Farkas, N.; Henriksen, P. N.; Ramsier, R. D.

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Publication Date: 2006-Jan

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Index of Refraction without Geometry

Farkas, N.; Henriksen, P. N.; Ramsier, R. D.

Physics Education, v41 n1 p69-72 Jan 2006

This article presents several activities that permit students to determine the index of refraction of transparent solids and liquids using simple equipment without the need for geometrical relationships, special lighting or optical instruments. Graphical analysis of the measured data is shown to be a useful method for determining the index of refraction.

Descriptors: Lighting, Optics, Physics, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities

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