THE BEHAVIOR OF LIGHT IN DIFFERENT REFRACTIVE MEDIA
Keywords:
Light refraction, Snell’s Law, refractive index, optics, glass, medium transitionAbstract
Light behaves differently when it passes through various materials, depending on their refractive indices. This study investigates how light rays bend, slow down, or change direction when traveling between media such as air, water, and glass. The research explores Snell’s Law as a fundamental principle to explain the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction. Experimental observations and simulations demonstrate how changes in refractive index affect the speed and path of light. Understanding this behavior is essential for applications in optics, lens design, fiber communication, and optical instruments.
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