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Inverse Square Law ActivityInverse Square Law Activity
Publisher
Exploratorium
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
30 mins
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Activity

Inverse Square Law

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The inverse square law is revealed when your class participates in this activity. They move a graph paper or perfboard square back and forth in a square of light to see how the intensity changes. You will definitely want to add this illuminating activity to your collection of physics demonstrations.

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light intensity, light, inverse square law

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inverse square law, light intensity, science

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  • Few materials yield intense learning outcomes
  • An explanation of concepts accompanies the procedure

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Activity

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