Anomalous refraction experiment (part 2): Testing Experiment
Aim
Testing your model of refraction and total internal reflection
Prior Knowledge
- Reflection
- Refraction, refractive index, and total internal reflection
This is the same experimental set-up as part 1, except that this time a drop of glycerine is used instead of a drop of water. Predict what will happen to the totally internally reflected beam as the laser beam is swept across the top of the block. Use your model of refraction and the conditions for total internal reflection to make your prediction.
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Questions
If the outcome of the experiment did not match your prediction, can you come up with an explanation for what you saw?
