Of course‚ we live in an imperfect world and not all surfaces are smooth. When light strikes a rough surface‚ incoming light rays reflect at all sorts of angles because the surface is uneven. This scattering occurs in many of the objects we encounter every day. The surface of paper is a good example. You can see just how rough it is if you peer at it under a microscope. When light hits paper‚ the waves are reflected in all directions. This is what makes paper so incredibly useful -- you can read
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Students are not expected to know the answers to the Prior Knowledge Questions.] • To survive‚ what gas do we need to breathe in? Oxygen • Where is this gas produced? In plants Gizmo Warm-up During photosynthesis‚ plants use the energy of light to produce glucose (C6H12O6) from carbon dioxide (CO2)‚ and water (H2O). Glucose is a simple sugar that plants use for energy and as a building block for larger molecules. A by-product of photosynthesis is oxygen. Plants use some of the oxygen they
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THE NATURE OF LIGHT Until the time of Isaac Newton (1642–1727)‚ most scientists thought that light consisted of streams of particles (called corpuscles) emitted by light sources. Galileo and others tried (unsuccessfully) to measure the speed of light. Around 1665‚ evidence of wave properties of light began to be discovered. By the early 19th century‚ evidence that light is a wave had grown very persuasive. In 1873‚ James Clerk Maxwell predicted the existence of electromagnetic waves and calculated
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Light is just one portion of the various electromagnetic waves flying through space. The electromagnetic spectrum covers an extremely broad range‚ from radio waves with wavelengths of a meter or more‚ down to x-rays with wavelengths of less than a billionth of a meter. Optical radiation lies between radio waves and x-rays on the spectrum‚ exhibiting a unique mix of ray‚ wave‚ and quantum properties. At x-ray and shorter wavelengths‚ electromagnetic radiation tends to be quite particle like
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radiate character and seem to glow. The magic of light is the answer‚ for it comforts you‚ energises you‚ and turns your house into a home. Philips Home Decorative Lighting Collection offers an enchanting range of easy-to-install lighting for every part of your home. What’s more‚ the entire collection comes with advanced energy efficient solutions that comply with the most stringent safety standards in the world. Now you can enjoy the splendor of light effortlessly. A collection that is surprisingly
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Properties of Light Purpose: The ideal purpose of this lab activity is to investigate the relationship between the frequency of the light (color) and the energy produced by different colors of light. Other purposes of this experiment include calculating the proper current for each LED‚ measuring the evaporation rate of rubbing alcohol‚ and being able to discuss the outcome of the relationship in light energy and the color of the light producing the energy. Materials: Light Emitting Diodes
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Build a Light Bulb - Circuit Science When you are conducting experiments and demonstrations using electricity‚ you’ll use the science of circuits. Amazing things are possible with circuits including alarms‚ radios‚ and lights. In the Build a Light Bulb experiment‚ you’ll use household items to construct a complete circuit that results in a homemade light bulb. Materials Eight D-sized batteries Mason jar or other clear glass Electrical tape Pie pan Scissors Toilet paper tube Mechanical
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Chapter II Light and Matter The Inner Workings of the Cosmos 2.4 The Distribution of Radiation All microscopic objects – fires‚ cubes‚ people‚ and stars – emit radiation at all times. They radiate because the microscopic charged particles in them are in constant random motion‚ and whenever charges change their state of motion‚ electromagnetic radiation is emitted. The temperature of an object is a direct measure of the amount of microscopic motion within it. The hotter the object
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An essay on light bulb While many learned professors have abandoned hope of ever discovering the truth behind light bulb‚ I for one feel that it is still a worthy cause for examination. In depth analysis of light bulb can be an enriching experience. Cited by many as the single most important influence on post modern micro eco compartmentalism‚ it is yet to receive proper recognition for laying the foundations of democracy. Often it is seen as both a help and a hinderence to those most reliant on
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Silverstein PHY 101 Section 10497 March 4‚ 2013 Light up this World Purpose: In this lab experiment‚ LED lights will be used to show how when E&M radiation is absorbed‚ the energy is converted to heat. A drop of isopropyl alcohol will absorb light energy of different colors‚ and the evaporation rate of the alcohol will be measured. The key to this lab is the evaporation rate is directly related to the energy of the light shining on the drop. Materials: * * LEDs and circuits
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