Physics Report 4
Physics Report 4
Physics Report 4
DATE: 10/07/2024
TITLE: MEASUREMENT OF REFRACTIVE INDEX OF TRANSPARENT BLOCK
AND LIQUIDS
COLLABORATORS:
1. John Doe
2. Jon Snow
3. Bas-b
AIM: To measure the refractive index of a glass block using Snell's law.
APPARATUS:
Traveling
Glass block Beaker
microscope
Tracing
Voltmeter
4 optical pins paper
Drawing board
THEORY:
For the glass block using Snell's law:
The refractive index μ is given by:
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μ=
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Where:
METHOD/PROCEDURE:
Let's break down the steps clearly:
Placing Pins:
Stick two pins at points P and Q along the incident ray.
Look through the glass block and place two more pins at points R and
S so they align with the images of P and Q.
Join points R and S to the outline of the block to get the refracted ray
With center O and a convenient radius, draw a circle that cuts the
Where:
w is the difference between the largest and smallest and n is the number
of repeated observations.
This concludes the experiment and the method to calculate the refractive
index of a transparent block and liquids.
PRECAUTIONS
Accurate Pin Placement: Ensure precise positioning of pins along incident
and refracted rays.
Stable Setup: Secure the glass block and apparatus to prevent
movement.
Proper Viewing Angle: Align pins carefully to avoid parallax errors.
SOURCES OF ERROR
Measurement Errors: Inaccurate measurements of LY and MN.
Alignment Errors: Misalignment of pins and lines.
Parallax Error: Incorrect viewing angle while aligning pins.
CONCLUSION
The experiment successfully determined the refractive index of a glass
block using Snell's law and the apparent depth method for liquids. By
measuring and analyzing the paths of light through the materials, the
refractive indices were calculated accurately. The results highlight the
importance of precision in experimental setup and measurement.
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