Wave Phenomena: Refraction
Students will explain refraction and apply Snell's Law to calculate refractive index.
Key Questions
- Explain why a spoon appears bent when placed in a glass of water.
- Analyze how the speed of light changes as it passes from one medium to another.
- Predict the path of a light ray entering a glass block at an angle.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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