Jeffrey Barker, Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies, Binghamton University
This is a demonstration of the Core Shadow Zone of the Earth. Using a clear or translucent half-sphere held in front of a light source, the refracting properties of the core and how it generates the shadow zone on the surface are illustrated.
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