Sound and Light in Technology
Students will explore various technologies that utilize the principles of sound and light, such as fiber optics, sonar, and lasers.
Key Questions
- Explain how fiber optics transmit information using total internal reflection.
- Compare the use of sound waves in sonar to light waves in lidar.
- Assess the impact of laser technology on modern medicine and industry.
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