Light Energy (HS)

This lab will illustrate how aperture size and focal length affect camera images.

objectives

- Students will model light intensity by the inverse square law.
- Students will compare the light intensity of various light sources.
- Students will estimate the energy collected by a solar panel.
- Students will convert light energy to electricity.

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Topic(s)

Physics

type

High school lesson from Sunday Academy

9-12

Grade(s):

time needed

6 hours

author

Sunday Academy

national next gen standards

north dakota standards

9‐10.1.1 Explain how models can be used to illustrate scientific principles
11‐12.1.1 Explain how scientists create and use models to address scientific knowledge
8.2.3 Use basic mathematics and statistics to interpret quantitative data
9‐10.2.8 Analyze data found in tables, charts, and graphs to formulate conclusions

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