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Index of
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| Introduction:
The rate in which a light beam
bends when entering or exiting a clear liquid depends on the
refraction index of that liquid. Refraction index varies among
different liquids and for solutions, it also depends on the
density or concentration of the solution. Refractometer are used
to measure the refraction index of liquids and used to determine
the concentration of solutes in a solution.
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In this project we will test to
see if the temperature is a factor affecting the refraction index and if
the refraction can be used to determine the temperature of known
liquids.
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Project
description:
In this project you will make a
simple refractometer and use it to observe the refraction angle of a
light beam while passing through a specific liquid (such as water) at
different temperatures. This is a quick project and you can complete
your experiments in one day. Material that you may have to buy may cost
about $20.00. |
Details
of this project:
More details or support on this project is available for the
members of ScienceProject.com. Material
needed for experiments may be found locally or purchased online from
MiniScience.com. |
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