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Blackbody Spectrum Simulation Homework

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Kathy Perkins, Carl Wieman   authors
katherine.perkins@colorado.edu   contact email
University of Colorado   school/organization
4/08 submitted
11/08 updated

Contribution Description

Blackbody Spectrum Simulation Homework   title
Blackbody Spectrum   simulations
spectrumblackbodyphet activity keywords
This homework uses the Blackbody Spectrum SIM to investigate the spectrum of EM radiation emitted by objects is affected by the object's temperature. There are two multiple-part questions in total.
This activity was developed in 2003 before most of our research with PhET interviews and before we developed the Inquiry Guidelines. Therefore, the lessons are more directed then we would now recommend. Also, this activity was used in a course with very large enrollment (200+), so many questions are constrained to being multiple choice or numeric for computer grading.   description
Undergraduate - Advanced, Undergraduate - Intro   level
Homework   type
Physics   subject
NA duration
Yes answers included
standards compliance
  Content Level
Content Standard K-4 5-8 9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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