WEEK 7
Optics--The Laws of Light
(SU ch. 8, WV ch. 1)
Thomas Young's sketch of two-slit interference based on observations of water waves. Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain PD-1923
DAY 1: Reflection and Refraction
READING
From "beginning of chapter" to "...X-rays, and gamma rays."
NOTES
None yet.
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DAY 2: Particles or Waves?
READING
From "Newton's studies..." to "...like a particle too."
NOTES
We built a ripple tank at home following the directions in the book. Here is also a link to a ripple tank simulation.
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DAY 3: Brightness and Speed
READING
From "Is there a law..." to "end of chapter"
NOTES
None yet.
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