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Refraction of light rays
Another property of light is the bending of light rays, which is
referred to as refraction. Light rays bend when they move from
one medium to another, such as from air to water. For example,
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when light passes from air into water, the rays bend. We do
not see the light rays bending directly but rather observe the
effects of this bending. Examine Figure 12, then proceed with
the following experiment.
Figure 12: Effects of refraction of light
Experiment 8: Investigating refraction of light
Aim: To demonstrate the refraction of light
Materials: A transparent bowl or beaker, clean water in a jug
and pencil
Procedure
1. Take a clear bowl or beaker. Submerge part of the pencil
into the bowl while holding it.
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