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ERIC Number: EJ860263
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Sep
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 4
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
Rainbow-Like Spectra with a CD: An Active-Learning Exercise
Planinsic, G.
Physics Teacher, v46 n6 p329-333 Sep 2008
Rainbow-like spectra, produced by reflexive diffraction of white light on a CD, offer a spectacular visual effect as well as an excellent classroom opportunity for students to learn how physics works. In this paper we show that building a coherent qualitative explanation can be a challenging task that requires students to combine gained knowledge with observations and explorations.
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Science Activities, Light, Scientific Principles, Scientific Concepts, Observation, Hands on Science, Active Learning
American Association of Physics Teachers. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740. Tel: 301-209-3300; Fax: 301-209-0845; e-mail: pubs@aapt.org; Web site: http://scitation.aip.org/tpt
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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