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Showing 8 experiments that use the PASPORT High Sensitivity Light Sensor.
Interference and Diffraction of Light
The distances between the central maximum and the diffraction minima for a single slit are measured...
Polarization
Laser light is passed through two polarizers. As the second polarizer (the analyzer) is rotated by hand, the relative light intensity is recorded as a...
Light Intensity versus Distance
The relative light intensity versus distance from a point light source is plotted. As the Light Sensor is moved by hand, the string attached to the Light...
Variation of Light Intensity
The purpose of this activity is to compare the variation in intensity of light from different light sources. Students will use a light sensor to record...
Variation of Light Intensity
Compare the variation in intensity of light from different light sources. Use a light sensor to record and compare incandescent versus fluorescent light...
Light Intensity vs. Distance
The relative light intensity versus distance from a point light source is plotted and compared to theory.
Polarization of Light
The plot of light intensity versus angle between two polarizers is fitted to the square of the cosine of the angle, verifying the Law of Malus.
Interference and Diffraction
Diffraction and interference patterns are measured for single and double slits by scanning the laser pattern with a light sensor and plotting light intensity...
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