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Title:

Disappearing Glass Rod

Url:

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/disappearing-glass-rods

Publisher:

Exploratorium (Organization)

Description: This site from the Exploratorium contains a simple demonstration of how objects can disappear when placed in a liquid. The activity uses glass objects and Wesson™ oil. The site provides an explanation of the refraction and reflection involved along with related physics concepts and extension activities.

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light -- Physical optics -- Reflection
Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light -- Physical optics -- Refraction
Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light -- Study and teaching. Research -- Experiments

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Physics -- Optics and light

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Exploratorium

Access Rights:

Free access

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