Bending Light
Explore how light bends as it passes between different materials and create rainbows with prisms of various shapes. Experiment with bending light and learn how refraction works!
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In Bending Light, discover the science behind how light changes direction as it moves from one material to another. Experiment with prisms to create rainbows, and explore how the speed and wavelength of light affect the angle of refraction. Use Snell’s law to predict how light will bend, and learn how different wavelengths of light are refracted at different angles. Whether you’re playing with lasers or building rainbows, this interactive tool makes learning about light and refraction fun and engaging!
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PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder