The video involves the concept of refraction, where light slows down as it enters a medium like glass, causing it to bend. This bending is described by Snell’s Law, which relates the angle of incidence and the speed of light in the medium.
Bending Light (And All of Its Intricacies)
Related Posts
Measuring the True Scale of the Universe, Part 1
Starting with Eratosthenes’ clever calculation of Earth’s circumference using shadows and wells, early astronomers used geometric reasoning and…
April 5, 2025
Exploring STEM Through Play: Science-Themed Board Games for the Curious Mind
For those unfamiliar, STEM board games take learning beyond traditional classrooms by immersing players in hands-on experiences that…
September 3, 2024
‘Manu jumping’: The physics behind making humongous splashes in the pool
Maybe you’ve unknowingly tried to do a manu jump. Isabel Pavia/Moment via Getty Images Pankaj Rohilla, Georgia Institute…
June 3, 2025
Why cheap renewables are stalling
Jack Marley, The Conversation Last summer, the northern hemisphere was the hottest it has been for 2,000 years.…
May 30, 2024
