Below are the materials for Unit 9 - Light and Optics. Additional materials will be added as we move through the unit.

YouTube Videos for each section of the notes:

Section I: Electromagnetic (EM) Waves

Section II: Electromagnetic Spectrum

Section III: Proof that Light is a Wave

Section IV: Reflection of Light

Section V: Index of Refraction

Section VI: Refraction

Section VII: Basic Refraction Diagrams

Section VIII: Snell's Law of Refraction

Section IX: Apparent Depth (no video - very briefly discussed/demonstrated and not tested on)

Section X: Total Internal Reflection

Section XI: Dispersion

Section XII: Interference of Light

Lenses Mini Unit (this will NOT be on Unit test nor Regents, but we will have a quiz on it)

Covex (Converging) Lens Interactive Simulation - Link

Suggested Links for the Physics Photo Project.

Use the links below to get ideas of what and how to capture different physics concepts.

Link 1

Link 2