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Back to 5N - Electromagnetic radiation
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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