Curated Video
Splitting Light
We use a prism to split white light into its constituent colours. Light is passed through a slit in a screen before it hits the prism. The prism refracts the light and we can see the different colours. A second slit can be used to see...
Curated OER
Physics Lab Demo : Optics Light Box
Use a light box to experiment with light rays. The teacher uses prisms, convex, and concave lenses to refract light rays. Get your physics class excited about reflection and refraction by showing this video before you have them...
Curated OER
Disappearing Money
Bring a little magic into the classroom. Fill a cup with water, place a plate underneath it, and watch a coin disappear. This is a great way to kick off a discussion involving the behavior of light and the concepts of reflection and...
Crash Course
Geometric Optics: Crash Course Physics #38
Light can be a mysterious phenomenon. Take away some of the mystery with an intriguing video lesson. The 38th lesson of the Crash Course physics series studies the movement of light waves. Topics include refraction and reflection as well...