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Khan Academy: Waves and Optics: Refraction in Water
Discover waves and optics by learning about refraction in water. [4:25]
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Khan Academy: Waves and Optics: Refraction and Snell's Law
A video lecture discussing refraction and Snell's Law. Learn about the bending of a light's path as it travels through different mediums. Understand what causes refraction and how to calculate the angle of refraction. [14:23]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Physics: Refraction of Light
In this video, Paul Andersen explains how light can be refracted, or bent, as it moves from one medium to another. The amount of refraction is determined by the angle of incidence and the index of refraction. Snell's Law can be used to...
BBC
Bbc Teach: Refraction of Light
An explanation of refraction including a practical demonstration of how Pyrex seems to disappear in vegetable oil.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Thin Lens Approximation
In this video [2:32] we'll explore what happens to light rays when they pass through a lens.
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Khan Academy: Refraction and Snell's Law
This article from Khan Academy provides information about refraction and Snell's Law. This information is intended for high school physics.
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Khan Academy: Snell's Law Example 2
A video showing how to do a Snell's Law Example 2. [11:25]
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Khan Academy: Snell's Law Example 1
A video showing how to use and solve a Snell's Law problem. [10:44]
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Khan Academy: Snell's Law Example 2
This study resource from Khan Academy for the MCAT explores the topic of "Snell's Law" as it pertains to physical processes.
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Khan Academy: Snell's Law Example 1
This video lesson provides an example of the application of Snell's Law. This video lesson was developed in collaboration with the Association of American Medical Colleges and Khan Academy.
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Khan Academy: Refraction in Water
This article from Khan Academy provides information about refraction in water. This information is intended for high school physics students.
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Khan Academy: The Mohorovicic Seismic Discontinuity
After an earthquake, Andrija Mohorovicic was the first one to realize that there are distinct layers to the earth. This video explains the seismic activity that can occur after earthquakes that led to this discovery. [6:12]
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: Phenomena Science: Precarious Penny
A science demonstration asking students to explain why the penny disappears when water is poured into a cup sitting on top of the penny. Video allows students to observe, make predictions, and explain. [1:03]
Learn AP Physics
Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Light and Optics
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews lights and optics including dispersion of light and the electromagnetic spectrum, reflection, refraction, mirrors, and lenses. Site contains...
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Electromagnetic Radiation
In this video, Paul Andersen describes some of the properties of electromagnetic radiation. The electromagnetic spectrum varies by wavelength from radio waves to gamma rays. We only see a portion of the spectrum known as visible light. A...
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: Reflection, Refraction, and Heat
A video with students explaining the definitions of reflection and refraction. Students present the material with a rap song and examples of reflection and refraction. [1:45]