Camping Trip: How Can We Measure the Wavelength of Light Emitted From Stars?

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

SERC

Collection:

Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

This activity is a chance for students to apply the diffraction grating equation m*Λ/d = Θ to solve a real life problem: find the wavelength of given source of light. It is also useful for them to apply trigonometry to real life scenarios.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Assessments, Lesson Plans

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Minnesota Science Teachers Education Project