Khan Academy: Light and Electromagnetic Radiation Questions

Light and electromagnetic radiation are introduced by Khan Academy. [9:37]

A video lecture investigating when two waves superpose to create a resultant wave. This phenomenon called interference is discussed in detail in this video including what happens in constructive and destructive interference. Also learn...

This is a stellar overview of everything light and quantum! There are 30 multiple choice questions, none of them requiring any mathematical computation. There are a few diagrams to analyze: light rays striking reflective and refractive...

In discussing the findings of James Clerk Maxwell and Michael Faraday, this site reveals information and formulas related to electromagnetic radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum.

What is light energy? Here we'll learn about the properties of light and how pigments such as chlorophylls absorb light energy.

Khan Academy presents the rules and processes of naming alkanes and cycloalkanes. [12:34]

This link takes you to a comprehensive unit that delves into emission spectra and supernovas. There are four parts: How and where elements are created, electromagnetic radiation, spectroscopy, and the newest technology for studying our...

A video lecture giving an overview of the four fundamental forces of the universe. Learn about gravity, weak interactions, electromagnetic force and strong force. [10:29]

Instructional module focusing on light and electromagnetism. Discussion includes historical discoveries that led to the understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum. Site also includes an interactive practice quiz and links relating to...

Investigate color, light and excited electrons and produce waves using slinkys. Your high schoolers will observe a continuous spectrum with a prism and an overhead projector. They observe flame tests to identify elements and they observe...