Re: [Phys-l] refraction lab

[<bettyjspace-1@yahoo.com>]

I wanted to do such a lab but could not come up with the right containers.  Can you tell me what you use?
   
  Thanks.
   
    Betty

Wes Davis <wlrdavis@earthlink.net> wrote:
  Mineral oil

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anthony Lapinski" 
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Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:43 AM
Subject: [Phys-l] refraction lab


> Anyone do the refraction lab by filing a clear semicircular dish with
> water? I am wondering if there are other clear liquids that could be used
> which have a refractive index much different than water.
>
> rubbing alcohol
> sugar water
> salt water
> carbonated soft drink
>
> I thought about Karo syrup or liquid soap, but cleanup might be an issue
> and I didn't want to scratch the dish. Any ideas?
>
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