Participants conducted hands-on experiments to understand the fundamental principles of how light behaves when it interacts with different materials. The workshop covered the laws of reflection, the bending of light (refraction) as it moves between media of different densities, and how these key concepts are applied in optical instruments.
Reflection: Experimented with mirrors to observe how light bounces back, demonstrating the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
Refraction: Used a ripple tank to observe how waves and light bend. Participants explored how a straw looks bent in a glass of water.