Now let’s try to find a mathematical expression for what we are seeing. First, notice that there is a protractor and intensity meter that can be found in the lower right of the sim. You can grab each by moving your pointer over top of them and clicking on your mouse while moving them in place.
Light Reflection and Refraction Lab Using PhET Simulation I) Introduction: When a light ray strikes a smooth interface separating two transparent materials (like air, glass, or water), the wave is partly reflected and partly refracted (or transmitted) into the second…