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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Using Ph Et Simulations in a Large Lecture Class the Photoelectric Effect

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity provides a complete curriculum for teaching the photoelectric effect using the PhET Photoelectric Effect simulation in a large-lecture modern physics course.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Wave Particle Duality

For Students 9th - 10th
The dualistic nature of light is discussed. The photoelectric effect and the Davisson-Germer experiment are contrasted as empirical evidence supporting each of the two views - particle and wave - of the nature of light. The photoelectric...
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University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia: Single Slit Diffraction Pattern of Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains single slit diffraction and models how to calculate different characteristics of the light waves.
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Other

Manitoba Education and Training: Physics: Particle and Wave Models of Light

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of ideas for teaching students about the nature of light. They learn about the history behind theories of light and the contributions of different scientists. Includes lots of experiments to build their understanding of the...
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Synopsys

Synopsys: Optics: A Gentle Intro to Optical Design: Wave Particle Duality

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the manner in which light behaves as both wave and particle. This dualistic nature of light is one topic of many on the page.