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THE MANY COLORS OF SUNLIGHT
Students examine rainbow components, spectral colors, colors perceived by the eye, hot solids, glowing rarefied gas, absorption, that light is a wave, and optics.
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Modern Physics, The Quantum
In this physics worksheet, learners examine the relationship between the discrete and continuous spectrum alongside other concepts for the 9 questions.
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Measuring Star Temperatures
In this measuring star temperatures, students find the temperature of a star using Planck's curve and the Wein Displacement law. Students also find the peak wavelengths for given stars using Planck's curve.
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Electromagnetic Waves
In this electromagnetic waves learning exercise, students review the different types of electromagnetic waves. Students also compare and contrast light and sound waves. This learning exercise has 10 fill in the blank, 5 multiple choice,...
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Stars, Galaxies and the Universe
It takes 225 million years for our sun to travel around the galaxy. The presentation covers astronomical units, light years, telescopes, types of stars, the life cycle of a star, and types of galaxies. This is the last lesson in a...
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(S-4) The Many Colors of Sunlight
High schoolers observe and explore the characteristics of light.
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Check Out Lights and Shields with Beads
Students explore Ultraviolet detecting beads and conduct several investigations with them. In this investigative lesson students participate in an experiment to see the harmful effects of UV light and discuss their findings.