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Electromagnetic radiation behaves like both a wave and a particle. Help classes explore this concept through a lab investigation. Young scientists create optical interference patterns on a glass slide using a carbon layer. They analyze each pattern to describe the wave or particle nature of each pattern.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the lab investigation as a follow-up to a lecture on the behavior of electromagnetic radiation
- Have each group compare their findings and discuss any inconsistencies
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a fundamental understanding of the wave and particle model for electromagnetic radiation
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