Demonstrations
Optics
   

O08: Disappearing Beaker

 

Purpose: To demonstrate different refractive indices.

Description:

 

A beaker will disappear when placed in a container of oil. If the beaker has graduations or words they will appear to be floating in the liquid. 

 

Equipment List: Storage Location: Robeson206  

 

Beaker    
  Oil    
         

References:

Manual: None     PIRA #: 6A40.30  
 
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