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Understanding Waveguides

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This lesson is a three part uinit which helps students explore angle of incidence, anle of refraction, and how light is transmitted through a waveguide for communication.  The students can either do a guided inquiry or an independent inquiry.  Part 1) Refraction tank. Part 2) Gelatin Waveguide.  Part 3) Optical Fibers