Speed of Light
This experiment uses the Foucault Method to determine the speed of light. Laser light passes through a series of lenses to produce an image of the light...
Archimedes' Principle
The buoyant force on several objects is measured by weighing the water displaced by the object as it is submerged. The buoyant force is also determined...
Shadows
The purpose of this experiment is to show the umbra (darker part) and the penumbra (lighter part) of the shadow.
Microscope
In this experiment, you will construct a microscope and determine its magnification.
Telescope
In this experiment, you will construct a telescope and determine its magnification.
Virtual Images
In this experiment, you will study virtual images formed by a diverging lens and a convex mirror.
Focal Length and Magnification of a Concave Mirror
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the focal length of a concave mirror and to measure...
Focal Length and Magnification of a Thin Lens
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the focal length of a thin lens and to measure the...
Dispersion
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the index of refraction of acrylic at two different wavelengths.
Reversibility
In Trial 1 of this experiment, you will determine the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction for light passing from air...
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