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How to Turn Sound Into Light: Sonoluminescence Instructional VideoHow to Turn Sound Into Light: Sonoluminescence Instructional Video
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MinutePhysics
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7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:07
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2013
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How to Turn Sound Into Light: Sonoluminescence

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The conversion of sound into light is a fascinating phenomenon that is a side effect of pistol and mantis shrimp stunning their prey. It is known as sonoluminescence, and it is thoroughly delineated in this fascinating little video. Add it to a lecture and spark interest within your physics curriculum on wave action or to your biology curriculum on adaptations.

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Concepts

adaptations, light, sound, waves

Additional Tags

sonoluminescence, light, sound, wave, adaptation, science

Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Quality video makes use of creative animation and pleasing narration
  • An unusual, but applicable and intriguing, topic

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