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L4-41: MICROWAVES - REFRACTION BY PRISM

PURPOSE: To demonstrate refraction of microwaves by a paraffin prism.

DESCRIPTION: The wax prism bends the microwave beam as it enters or exits the prism. The path of the microwave beam is similar to that of a light beam passing through a glass prism.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 6A42.55)

EQUIPMENT: Microwave transmitter and receiver with overhead projector meter, paraffin prism.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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