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Comparative Study of the Concentration Dependence of Different Softdrinks Using Refractive Index
Comparative Study of the Concentration Dependence of
Different Softdrinks Using Refractive Index
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A Research Presented to the Faculty of
Holy Trinity College, Puerto Princesa City
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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Subject Physics I
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By:

Abadilla, Abraham F.
Canon, Gaea A.
Cuadra, Cristy Marie O.
Faigao, Anna Margarita O.
Magay, Mary Stephanie T.
Mestidio, Teresa P.
Omiple, Kathlyn Rose R.
Pacanza, Andrea E.

Holy Trinity College
January 2010

Approval Sheet

The research study entitled “Comparative Study of the Concentration Dependence of Different Softdrinks Using Refractive Index”, prepared and submitted by Cristy Marie Cuadra, et al., in partial fulfillment for the requirements for the subject Research I has been examined for oral examination.

__________________ Mrs. Geraldine Failon Adviser

Panel of Examiners

Approved by the Committee on Pre-oral Examination with the grade of _____%.

__________________
Chairman

_____________ ____________ Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Physics I. ____________________ Sr. Pinlyn Dahili, O.P. Principal Date: __________________

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Acknowledgement

The researchers would like to express their sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to the following that have been of great help for the completion of this investigatory project:

Mrs. Geraldine Failon, our Physics teacher, for her patience and unending words of support that encouraged the researchers to pursue the studies:

To their beloved principal, Sr. Pinlyn Dahili, O.P., for giving the researchers a chance to conduct this research study;

To Ms. Lany Omilda, Basic Education Department Laboratory-in-Charge,



References: "Table of Refraction." Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2009 "Refraction." Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 [DVD] "Snell’s Law." Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2009 Journals Cuadra, Cristy Marie O., et al. “Phytochemical Testing of Barbados Cherry (Malphigia punicifolia L.)” Holy Trinity College. Puerto Princesa City. 2008. Canon, Gaea A. et al. “Phytochemical Study of Granadilla (Passiflora quadrangularis)” Holy Trinity College. Puerto Princesa City. 2008.

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