Simple Light Refraction Science Experiment | Reversing Arrow Experiment

The best thing about this fun and easy light refraction science experiment is how simple it is to do with just 3 household ingredients. All you need is a clear glass cup, some water, and a sticky note or a picture to create some endless educational fun for your kids! Your kids (and you) will be amazed as you watch a cow reverse direction and walk backwards and arrows flip around and point the opposite direction when placed behind a glass full of water. The Science Behind Light Refraction: When the light moves through the air, it moves at a uniform angle and speed, but as soon as it reaches the glass and the water it slows down due to the denser glass and water it needs to pass through. The light will find and take the path through the water that takes the shortest amount of time. This also leads to a magnifying effect as the light passes through the water. As the light is magnified through the water, the light is bent towards the center. The light comes together at a place called the focal point. Beyond the focal point (what our eyes see) the image looks reversed because the light that was on the left is now on the right side, and the light that was on the right is now on the left. Get the complete science behind this and instructions on how to do this light refraction experiment right here: https://playingwithrain.com/light-refraction-water/ Don't forget to subscribe for more science activities and experiments for kids! Find more experiments and activities on our website at https://www.playingwithrain.com Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/playingwithrain https://www.pinterest.com/playingwithrain https://www.facebook.com/playingwithrain https://www.twitter.com/playingwithrain