Optical prism

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Back to 6A - Geometrical optics
PIRA index: 5N30.10 ; 6A46.10

Description

Shows the effect of the diffraction index depending on light color

Equipment

Glass prism
White light (incandescent light is best)

Instructions

Shine line trhough prism, maximize internal reflection to maximize rainbow

Keywords

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