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Lab Sheet Refraction

This lab sheet outlines an experiment to investigate the phenomenon of light refraction. Students will observe how a beam of light bends when passing from air into water and measure the angle of incidence and refraction. By varying the incident angle and recording the measurements, students can identify patterns in how the angle of refraction is affected by and relates to the angle of incidence. Finally, students apply their understanding by observing how a small object appears when viewed through the water-filled container from different angles and explaining the refraction principle responsible for its apparent position.

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Lab Sheet Refraction

This lab sheet outlines an experiment to investigate the phenomenon of light refraction. Students will observe how a beam of light bends when passing from air into water and measure the angle of incidence and refraction. By varying the incident angle and recording the measurements, students can identify patterns in how the angle of refraction is affected by and relates to the angle of incidence. Finally, students apply their understanding by observing how a small object appears when viewed through the water-filled container from different angles and explaining the refraction principle responsible for its apparent position.

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Lab Sheet: Refraction of Light

Objective: To investigate the phenomenon of light refraction and understand


how it occurs when light passes through different mediums.

Materials:

1. Rectangular glass or plastic container


2. Water
3. Flashlight or laser pointer
4. Ruler
5. Pencil
6. White paper
7. Protractor
8. Small objects (e.g., pencil, coin)

Procedure:

Level 1: Introduction to Refraction

1. Fill the rectangular container with water.


2. Shine the flashlight or laser pointer through the water.
3. Observe and describe what happens to the light as it passes through the
water.
4. Answer the following questions:
 What did you observe when the light passed through the water?
 Did the light change direction? If so, in what way?

Level 2: Investigating Refraction Angles

1. Place the white paper on the table.


2. Shine the light through the water onto the paper.
3. Use the ruler to measure the angle of incidence (the angle between the
incident light and the normal) and the angle of refraction (the angle between
the refracted light and the normal).
4. Record your measurements in a table.
5. Repeat the experiment with different incident angles, and record your
observations.
6. Answer the following questions:
 What patterns or trends do you notice in the angles of incidence and
refraction?
 How does the angle of incidence affect the angle of refraction?

Level 3: Applying Refraction Principles

1. Place a small object (e.g., pencil, coin) in the water-filled container.


2. Observe the object from different angles outside the container.
3. Draw the apparent position of the object as seen from different angles.
4. Answer the following questions:
 How does the object appear when viewed from different angles?
 How does refraction explain the apparent position of the object in
water?

Conclusion: Summarize your findings and explain the concept of refraction.


Discuss real-world examples where refraction is encountered.

Extensions:

1. Research and discuss other examples of refraction in everyday life.


2. Explore how different mediums affect the speed and direction of light.

Feel free to adapt the lab sheet based on the specific needs and level of
understanding of your middle school students.

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