Physics Demo Manual

Demonstrations are cataloged according to PIRA Bibliography

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Geometrical Optics
Diffraction
Interference
Color: Additive Color Mixing; Line (discontinuous) Spectra; Rainbow; Rainbow II; video - Sunset
Polarization
The Eye

Rainbow

Purpose:

To show the dispersion of light through a prism.

Procedure:

Two slits are placed in front of a projector to create a thin column of light which then enters a prism. The separation of the different colors of light due to the dependence of refraction on wavelength cna be seen on the screen.

Equipment:

Slide Projector
Prism
collimating slits