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Basic Idea:

• Various ray-tracing experiments.

• 6

	What:	How Many:	Where:
	Ray gun (see picture below)	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf KK2
	Curved mirror	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf KK4
	90o prism	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf KK4
	Wire	2 – 48" (or 36")	Majors storeroom

Computers Needed?

• No.

• All components are left for students to assemble.

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• Lab setup (see this page for photo details):

  

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• The ray gun (connected to DC power panel set to 5 or 6 volts):

  

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• Check all ray guns before lab begins. Choose ones that have a narrow beam. Keep a bunch in reserve.

• The windows should be covered during the experiment.

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Revised: 01 Jun 09

Canton, NY 13617