IB Physics Sub-Topic 4.4 Wave Behaviour Lesson 2 Refraction & Snell's Law

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Lesson 2 - Refraction of Light & Snell's Law

Textbook References: Hamper IB HL Physics 2nd Edition - pp 186 - 189; Oxford Text pp 146 - 150.

Syllabus Outcomes Covered in This Lesson:

Understandings:

Refraction

Snell’s law, critical angle and total internal reflection

Applications and Skills:

Solving problems involving Snell’s law, critical angle and total internal reflection

Determining refractive index experimentally

NOTE TO STUDENTS: Based on your preferred learning style, you may choose to read theory first (Task #1) or explore with the simulation first (Task #2)

Task #1: Read:

(a) Physics Classroom (continue for 3 more pages - to "Boundary Behaviour Revisited")

(b) Refraction Notes

Task #2: Investigate the refraction of light by gathering data to complete this Refraction and Snell's Law Lab Data Sheet using the PhET Bending Light Simulation. (mins)

Task #3: Enhance your understanding of refraction by downloading & viewing this Powerpoint on Refraction ( mins)

Task #4: