Interactive Demonstrations

Classic optics demos — every one driven by the same physics formulas as the main lab.

Coin in Water

As water fills the vessel, the coin appears to rise.

Water level: 8.0 cm

Fish in a Pond

The fish appears closer to the surface than it really is.

Real depth: 8.0 cm · Apparent: 6.02 cm

Print Under Glass

Letters under a glass slab appear raised toward your eye.

PHYSICSPHYSICSGlass slab (μ ≈ 1.52)

Stick Under Water

A pencil placed obliquely looks bent at the surface.

Depth6.0 cm
μ1.33

Viewing from Water

An object in air seen from underwater appears farther away.

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