PIRA 6A46.10 Rainbow: Rainbow Sphere
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Photo of the Demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin.
Instructions:
- Place the sphere on one side of the projector screen in front of the aperture.
- Use the flashlight to shine light through the aperture on the opposite side.
- This will create a rainbow effect on the front side of the screen.
- Note: this does not create the strongest rainbow effect. It may not be extremely noticeable
from the back of the classroom.
Concepts Conveyed:
- Shows how spheres can create rainbows when exposed to white light.
- A real-life example is water droplets in the atmosphere creating rainbows in the sky.
Demo Staff:
- Make sure to assemble the projection screen before class.
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