Speed of Light in Transparent Materials


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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.

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Subject(s): Science, English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators 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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