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RP10: Light - Reflection and Refraction

Investigate reflection and refraction of light using ray boxes

Required PracticalAQAGCSE

๐Ÿ”ฌ Equipment Required

  • Ray box
  • Power supply
  • Plane mirror
  • Rectangular glass/perspex block
  • Protractor
  • Ruler
  • White paper
  • Pins

๐Ÿฆบ Safety Precautions

  • Do not look directly into ray box light
  • Glass blocks can have sharp edges
  • Take care with pins

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About RP10: Light - Reflection and Refraction

RP10: Light - Reflection and Refraction is a required practical for AQA GCSE Physics. This practical investigate reflection and refraction of light using ray boxes

Students are expected to understand the method, identify and control variables, use appropriate equipment, analyse results, draw graphs, identify sources of error, suggest improvements, and consider safety precautions.

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