Total Reflection

Reference: L22
Category: Light and Waves
Purpose: Demonstrates total internal reflection.
Description: Glass rod filled with water and bent into contorted shape. Focus light from projector onto end A. Place on rotating table and screen off lower part from class. Rotate so that they see light coming from end B. Then remove screens so they see what has happened. Alternative tube made of plastic.

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