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  • Concave and Convex Mirrors
    PIRA Code(s): 6A20.45
    Set up time:none
    Operation: Use the different types of mirrors to compare reflection.
    Physics and Science Concepts: Geometrical Optics, Reflection
    Safety: Do not shine bright light into mirror.
  • Assortment of Glass Prisms
    PIRA Code(s): 6A40.99
    Set up time:none
    Operation: Shine a focused beam of light at one of the facets of the prism. Light is refracted and split into its constituent wavelengths (i.e. Colors of the rainbow). These can be used with various other optical experiments.
    Physics and Science Concepts: Optics, Refraction
    Safety: Edges and corners may be sharp
  • Diffraction Gratings
    PIRA Code(s): 6D20.10
    Set up time:none
    Operation: For best results, observe the sun, moon, or fluorescent lights through the films.
    Physics and Science Concepts: Optics, Light Spectrum
    Safety: Keep fingerprints off film.
  • Newton’s Rings
    PIRA Code(s): 6D30.10
    Set up time:none
    Operation: Shine light through the rings so that they are reflected onto a wall. An overhead is good for this. Turn the screws on the frame to change the interference pattern.
    Physics and Science Concepts: Interference
    Safety: Over head projector may be obtained from demo 9A36.10.