The Nature of Light · Waves and Optics

Wave Behavior of Light

Analyzing phenomena such as polarization, interference, and diffraction using the wave model.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the double slit experiment provide evidence for the wave nature of light?
  2. 2What variables affect the resolution of images produced by optical instruments?
  3. 3How would a designer use polarization to reduce glare in high performance eyewear?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9SPU11AC9SPU12
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: The Nature of Light
Period: Waves and Optics

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