PIRA Class: 6A46.10
Purpose:
To demonstrate the dispersion of light in a water droplet
Description:
A screen is placed between a spherical flask filled with water and a projector. When light from the projector is pointed at flask, a rainbow should form on the screen
Equipment:
Spherical flask, water, projector, screen
Support Equipment:
Bench clamp and rod
Location:
Simulations:
phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/bending-light/latest/bending-light_en.html
javalab.org/en/rainbow_by_raindrops_en/
Video:
http://physicsdemos.site.wesleyan.edu/home/optics/6a/6a46-10-rainbow/