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Blackbody Radiation

Subject Area
Science: Physics: Atomic Physics
Science: Physics: Light and Optics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
1 Days
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
TI-83 Plus Family
Other Materials
A worksheet posing questions for the students using the blackbody radiation program is also available.
Resource Types
Lessons

Blackbody Radiation

Activity Overview

This program will produce the blackbody radiation curve for one or two objects when the student inputs the temperature(s) in kelvin. The program will also display on the curve the peak frequency and wavelength when one object is selected.

Before the Activity

Load program onto students calculators.

During the Activity

Worksheet for blackbody radiation in pdf.

After the Activity

Review student answers:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
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    Subject Area
    Science: Physics: Atomic Physics
    Science: Physics: Light and Optics
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    1 Days
    TI Calculator
    TI-83 Plus Family
    TI-84 series
    TI-83 Plus Family
    Other Materials
    A worksheet posing questions for the students using the blackbody radiation program is also available.
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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