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ERIC Number: EJ281696
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-May
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Color Perception with Diffraction Gratings.
Kruglak, Haym; Campbell, Don
Physics Teacher, v21 n5 p312-14 May 1983
Describes an experiment enabling students to apply concept of diffraction, determine limits of their color perception, learn how to measure wavelength with a simple apparatus, observe continuous and line spectra, and associate colors with corresponding wavelengths. The homemade diffraction-grating spectrometer used is easily constructed. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Color, High Schools, Higher Education, Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Secondary School Science, Spectroscopy, Visual Perception
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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