Refraction of Light and Snell's Law
Understanding the bending of light as it passes between different media and applying Snell's Law.
Key Questions
- Predict how light will bend when passing from air into water.
- Analyze the factors that influence the degree of refraction.
- Explain why a spoon in a glass of water appears bent.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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