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N1-04: PRISMATIC SPECTRUM OF WHITE LIGHT - PORTABLE MODEL

PURPOSE: Small lightweight spectrum demonstration.

DESCRIPTION: Light from a long-filament clear glass incandescent bulb passes through a slit and is focused onto a screen through a small prism. This one is useful for taking to impress your kid's classmates in a school show, but not bright or dispersive enough for use when you have the better versions available.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 5N30.10)

EQUIPMENT: Mounted 100 watt clear straight filament bulb with "light shield," slit, 10 cm focal length convex lens, and cheap prism.

SETUP TIME: None.


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