Light Energy and Wavelength
Grade 11th Grade · Science · 75 min· Sc23.ess.epu.ssp (stars And Star Properties) Sc23.ess.epu.hp (historical Perspectives)
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how the energy and wavelength of light are related and how these properties encode information about distant objects.
Warm-Up Video
CrashCourse · 10:34
Light: Crash Course Astronomy #24
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Light is a form of energy that travels in waves, and we call it electromagnetic radiation.
- 2
The energy of light is related to its wavelength, where shorter wavelengths have more energy and are perceived as "bluer" colors.
- 3
By analyzing the light from distant objects using spectroscopy, we can determine their temperature, density, motion, and chemical composition.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain the relationship between the energy and wavelength of light. Then, describe how analyzing the light from a distant star can reveal its chemical composition.”
Teacher Guide
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