Speed of Light in Transparent Materials

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Resource ID#: 52929 Primary Type: Tutorial

Direct Link: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/speedoflight/index.html

Study the relation between the speed of light and the refractive index of the medium it passes through.
Choose from a collection of materials with known refractive indices and obtain the speed of light as it passes through.
Learn why light-years are used as an astronomical measurement of distance.

Subject(s): Science, English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 7, 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: light, refractive index, speed of light, refraction, light-years

Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial, Virtual Manipulative,

Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration

Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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