Position a prism to split white light into its component colors. Test whether the colors seen are affected by the prism material: glass, flint glass or diamond. Explain why dispersion occurs in all of the prism materials. This learning object is one in a series of three objects. The series is also packaged as a combined learning object.
Objective
Students use a triangular prism to split white light into the visible spectrum.
Students explain the dispersion of white light by referring to its composition and differential refraction of colors.
Students compare the dispersion produced by prisms of different materials.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 8, Grade 10
Learning Area
Science
Content/Topic
Force Motion and Energy
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
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application/x-rar
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Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
