Judith Archibold
Regents Physics
Learning Module - LIGHT
Objectives
Student Will Be Able To (SWBAT):
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explain how light exhibits properties of both particles and waves
Major Understanding 5.3e On the atomic level, energy and matter exhibit the
characteristics of both waves and particles.
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classify visible light as a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum
Basic concept necessary to establish a cognitive framework in which to describe, define,
and understand light
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describe the Electromagnetic Spectrum as it relates to wave properties
Major Understanding 4.3g Electromagnetic radiation exhibits wave characteristics.
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define the term photon
Major Understanding 5.3c On the atomic level, energy is emitted or absorbed in discrete
packets called photons.
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determine the amount of energy carried in a photon of light
Major Understanding 5.3d The energy of a photon is proportional to its frequency.
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describe the emission/absorption of light that occurs as electrons change energy
levels
Standard 4, Key Idea 5.3 Compare energy relationships within an atom’s nucleus to
those outside the nucleus.
i. interpret energy-level diagrams
ii. correlate spectral lines with an energy-level diagram