Liquid Light Pipe

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LiquidLight.GIF

Description:

A laser is positioned so its beam is pointing at a small hole in the side of a plastic container. When the stopper to the hole is removed and the water pours out in an arc, the laser light follows the path of the water. NOTE: use a few drops of milk in the water to make the beam show up.

Location:

  • Laser: Shelf M-2
  • Container: Shelf M-1