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Unit: Electromagnetic radiation
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About this unit
Light rays, X-rays and gamma rays are all examples of electromagnetic radiation. Learn how the discovery of electromagnetic radiation and its properties have led to new physics concepts and technological applications. Explore the concept of wave-particle duality, interactions between electromagnetic radiation and matter, and emission spectra of electromagnetic radiation.When you cross a wave with a particle, do you call it a "warticle" or a "pave"? As it turns out... neither.
NGSS:
HS‑PS4‑3
, HS‑PS4‑5
, HS‑PS4.B.1
, HS‑PS4.B.3
, HS‑PS4.B
, HS‑PS4
Practice
- Understand: wave–particle dualityGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Why does metal turn red when it gets really hot? Why does it turn white when it gets really, really hot?
NGSS:
HS‑PS4‑4
, HS‑PS4‑5
, HS‑PS4.B.2
, HS‑PS4.B.3
, HS‑PS4.B
, HS‑PS4
Learn
Practice
- Understand: electromagnetic radiation and matterGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
- Apply: electromagnetic radiation and matterGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
What do a star and a radio station have in common?
NGSS:
HS‑ESS1‑2
, HS‑ESS1
, HS‑PS4‑4
, HS‑PS4.B.2
, HS‑PS4.B.4
, HS‑PS4.B
, HS‑PS4
Practice
- Understand: emission of electromagnetic radiationGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
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