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Absorption and Radiation

Subject Area
Science: Physics: Work, Energy and Momentum
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Applications
Accessories
CBL™ 2
Sensor - Temperature
Other Materials
  • 1 black cup
  • 1 shiny cup
  • 2 insulation lids
  • 1 light source
  • 1 lamp stand
Resource Types
Lessons

Absorption and Radiation

Activity Overview

Different surfaces absorb and radiate radiation at different rates.
In this activity you will analyze the absorption and radiation rates of two surfaces by monitoring the temperature changes of each of them.

During the Activity

Review student results:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
  • After the Activity

    Review student results:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
  • Subject Area
    Science: Physics: Work, Energy and Momentum
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    45 Minutes
    Software
    TI Connect™
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Applications
    Accessories
    CBL™ 2
    Sensor - Temperature
    Other Materials
    • 1 black cup
    • 1 shiny cup
    • 2 insulation lids
    • 1 light source
    • 1 lamp stand
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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