finding the speed of light in a liquid - how do I find the refraction index and light speed? thx
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 4:09 pm
Hello -
I am doing a fair project using different liquids that affect the speed of light. I am not familiar with trigonometry; is there a simple explanation?
So I have set up my experiment with water and my laser coming in at 45 degrees. As I am measuring it, the refraction is 30 degrees, but I don't know if I am measuring it correctly.
If those measurements are correct, how would I find the refraction index and the speed of light? Thanks
I am doing a fair project using different liquids that affect the speed of light. I am not familiar with trigonometry; is there a simple explanation?
So I have set up my experiment with water and my laser coming in at 45 degrees. As I am measuring it, the refraction is 30 degrees, but I don't know if I am measuring it correctly.
If those measurements are correct, how would I find the refraction index and the speed of light? Thanks