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32.1: Materials

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    Law of Reflection

    • Flashlight
    • Flat Mirror (single plane)
    • Masking Tape
    • Meter Stick
    • Ramp (metal wall corner)
    • Ring Stand with Adjustable Clamp

    Comparing Reflectivity

    • Sheet White Paper
    • Sheet Smooth Foil
    • Sheet Crinkled Foil
    • Wood Block
    • Flat Mirror
    • Flashlight

    The Bounce

    • Small Basket or Box
    • Your Lab Chair
    • Tennis Ball
    • Milk Crate (uneven surface)

    Mirrors

    • 2 Flat Mirrors
    • Hand Held Concave/Convex Mirror
    • Metal Spoon (shiny)
    • Candle
    • Matches
    • Access to Concave Mega Mirror
    • Access to Convex Mega Mirror

    Note

    This lab activity must be done in a darkened room.

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