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Eliason, John C., Jr. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Discusses a laboratory exercise simulating the paths of light rays through spherical water drops by applying principles of ray optics and geometry. Describes four parts: determining the output angles, computer simulation, explorations, model testing, and solutions. Provides a computer program and some diagrams. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Optics