New York State High School Regents Exam Prep
Physics


Light

E = Explanation, D = Demo, L = Lab Excercise Q = Quiz,

 Type Resource Title & Description Author

E Refraction of Light - Marching Soldiers
This lesson describes refraction by using an analogy.
Steve Wirt
E Refraction & Snell's Law
This slide show looks at properties of refraction and the application of Snells law.
Steve Wirt
L Refraction of Light Lab
A great simulation to allow you to experiment with different substances and angles of incidence. [Java]
Walter Fendt
E Applications of Total Internal Reflection
This is an animated look at two common applications of total internal reflection, diamonds and fiber optics. A favorable use of the critical angle can be powerful.
Steve Wirt
E Double Slit Diffraction
This slideshow covers the basics of double slit diffraction.
Steve Wirt
L Double Slit Diffraction Lab
A nice dialogue and representation of double slit diffraction. [Java]
Physics 2000
E Doppler Shift of Light
This lesson shows examples of the Doppler effect in light. It also includes explanations of the absorption & emission spectra from the unit on modern physics.
Steve Wirt
E Polarization of Waves
This lesson covers the use of a polarizer to polarize and filter light waves. Supporting evidence that light has wave properties. Also deals with the topic of glare. [QuickTime]
Steve Wirt


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