Optics > Geometric Optics > Refraction
DCS# 6A40.10

APPARENT DEPTH

apparent depth setup

APPARATUS
lucite block
202-21-D
document camera
201


DESCRIPTION
Focus a camera or the overhead projector on the ruler or a page of print.  Place the plexiglas block on the ruler and adjust the focus for the image of the ruler viewed through the block.  Locate the position of the image by moving a pencil next to the block until it is in sharp focus.  The index of refraction of the block = real depth/apparent depth.