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A radio receives radio signals, converts them to an electrical signal, then converts this signal to a sound signal, and amplifies the sound so people can hear it. Class members use this information to create a short-wave radio antenna that allows them to detect and listen to the radio waves coming from Jupiter's magnetic field.
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Instructional Ideas
- Teachers may want to build the apparatus and use as a demo during a discussion
Classroom Considerations
- Needs include a short-wave radio, copper wire, coaxial cable, metal screen, dowels, wood saw, and a knife; if you are not a physics teacher, check to see what materials they have
- Assumes individuals have some understanding of magnetic fields and radio waves
- The 15th installment of a 22-part series
Pros
- Super engaging for scholars to know they are listening to another planet
- Activity includes some discussion questions
Cons
- None