Data Table #5

nprism	nglass	nair
1.41	1.04	1.55

Step #5: How does N_prism compare to N_glass? Percent difference?

How does n_air compare to the standard of 1.0002? Percent difference?

Traditional index of refraction values for glass are 1.5-1.75. How does the index of refraction for the glass prism compare to this range of values?

How does the index of refraction for air compare to traditional values?

What factors might affect these numbers?