Part 1 Refraction from air to glass 1. Beam No Incident Angle Transmitted Angle 1 2 3 Label the corresponding beams traveling in the glass 1, 2 and 3. (you can attach your work picture here) Show all the calculations of the index of refraction for glass. (You can attach your work picture or use Word equation)

QUESTION

Part 1 Refraction from air to glass

1.

2. Label the corresponding beams traveling in the glass 1, 2 and 3. (you can attach your work picture here)

3. Show all the calculations of the index of refraction for glass. (You can attach your work picture or use Word equation)

 for the first angle =

 for the second angle =

 for the third angle =

Average value for  =

Part 2 Refraction from glass to air

1. Measure the three incident angles and transmitted angles for beam 1, 2 and 3 at the air/glass boundary

2. Label the corresponding beams traveling in the glass 1, 2 and 3. (you can attach your work picture here)

3. Measure the three incident angles and transmitted angles for beam 1, 2 and 3 at the glass/air boundary. (instruction part 2 Q3)

4.

5. Show all the calculations of the index of refraction for glass. (You can attach your work picture or use Word equation)

 for the first angle =

 for the second angle =

 for the third angle =

Average value for  =

6. How does this value for the index of refraction for glass (calculated for light going from glass to air) compare to your previous value (calculated using light going from air to glass)

7. ANSWER

8. Comparing the Index of Refraction for Glass in Air-to-Glass and Glass-to-Air Scenarios

   Introduction

   Refraction is the phenomenon that occurs when light passes through a medium with a different refractive index, resulting in a change in its direction. The refractive index (n) quantifies the speed of light in a medium compared to its speed in a vacuum. In this essay, we will examine the index of refraction for glass by comparing the values obtained when light travels from air to glass and from glass to air.

   Part 1: Refraction from Air to Glass

   In this section, we measure the incident and transmitted angles for beams 1, 2, and 3 at the air/glass boundary.

   The calculations for the index of refraction for glass when light travels from air to glass are as follows:

   1. First angle:

      – Incident angle: [insert measured value]

      – Transmitted angle: [insert measured value]

      – Calculation: n = sin(incident angle) / sin(transmitted angle)

        – Substituting the values: n = sin([incident angle]) / sin([transmitted angle])

        – Result: n = [calculated value]

   2. Second angle:

      – Incident angle: [insert measured value]

      – Transmitted angle: [insert measured value]

      – Calculation: n = sin(incident angle) / sin(transmitted angle)

        – Substituting the values: n = sin([incident angle]) / sin([transmitted angle])

        – Result: n = [calculated value]

   3. Third angle:

      – Incident angle: [insert measured value]

      – Transmitted angle: [insert measured value]

      – Calculation: n = sin(incident angle) / sin(transmitted angle)

        – Substituting the values: n = sin([incident angle]) / sin([transmitted angle])

        – Result: n = [calculated value]

   Average value for n: [insert calculated average value]

   Part 2: Refraction from Glass to Air

   In this section, we measure the incident and transmitted angles for beams 1, 2, and 3 at the glass/air boundary.

   The calculations for the index of refraction for glass when light travels from glass to air are as follows:

   1. First angle:

      – Incident angle: [insert measured value]

      – Transmitted angle: [insert measured value]

      – Calculation: n = sin(incident angle) / sin(transmitted angle)

        – Substituting the values: n = sin([incident angle]) / sin([transmitted angle])

        – Result: n = [calculated value]

   2. Second angle:

      – Incident angle: [insert measured value]

      – Transmitted angle: [insert measured value]

      – Calculation: n = sin(incident angle) / sin(transmitted angle)

        – Substituting the values: n = sin([incident angle]) / sin([transmitted angle])

        – Result: n = [calculated value]

   3. Third angle:

      – Incident angle: [insert measured value]

      – Transmitted angle: [insert measured value]

      – Calculation: n = sin(incident angle) / sin(transmitted angle)

        – Substituting the values: n = sin([incident angle]) / sin([transmitted angle])

        – Result: n = [calculated value]

   Average value for n: [insert calculated average value]

   Comparison of the Index of Refraction:

   The value of the index of refraction for glass calculated when light goes from glass to air is compared to the previous value calculated using light going from air to glass. The essay will discuss how these values compare.

   [Provide a detailed comparison, discussing the similarities and differences between the two sets of values for the index of refraction. Elaborate on any trends or patterns observed, and draw conclusions about the consistency or variability of the index of refraction for glass.]

   Conclusion

   In conclusion, the index of refraction for glass can be determined by measuring the incident and transmitted angles at both the air/glass and glass/air boundaries. By comparing the values obtained from these measurements, we can gain insights into the behavior of light as it passes through glass. This understanding contributes to our knowledge of optics and enables us to analyze and predict the refraction of light in various scenarios.