Refraction Notes 5/13/15
Today’s Agenda Refraction notes Final Review
Refraction Refraction: The change in direction of a wave as it passes the boundary of two different mediums where the wave changes speed
Light in Different Mediums Light changes speed when it travels through a different medium Light traveling from a less to more optically dense medium it slows down - Light bends toward the normal Light traveling from a more to less optically dense medium it speeds up - Light bends away from the normal
Refraction of Light
Optical Densities Vacuum of Space Air Ice Water Glass Diamond Less More
Refraction of Light
Properties of Plane or Flat Mirrors As objects (or you) move away from the mirror Have the same amount of reflection Less detail, because the object appears further away.
Major Topics of the Final Work and Power Conservation of Energy Waves Sound Light Reflection and Refraction Electromagnetic Waves (Electromagnetic Induction)
Final Review Due next Wednesday 5/20/15 Everyone needs to complete the review Grades are updated except for “Refraction Lab” and “Mirror Image” Activity