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Chapter 14: Light and Reflection |
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Welcome to Holt Physics. Chapter 14 describes electromagnetic waves and their behavior during reflection. Use the links below to find learning tools that will help you review the chapter and extend your study of light, reflection, color, and polarization. |
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Review and Practice |
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Reading Skills: K-W-L
This worksheet will help you organize your thoughts before and after you read the chapter or an article.
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Glossary of Terms: Chapter 14
Use this handy glossary to enhance your proficiency with the terms found in this chapter.
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Homework Help: Chapter 14 Study Guide
Select one of the sections listed below to review key skills and concepts from the chapter.
Section 1 || Section 2 || Section 3 || Section 4 || Mixed Review
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Activity: Now You See, Now You Don't
Study the effects of polarizing lenses in this lab.
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Practice Problems: Chapter 14
Select one of the topics listed below to practice using the concepts found in this chapter.
Electromagnetic Waves
Concave Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
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Quiz Yourself: Light and Reflection
Click here to test your knowledge of light and reflection.
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Teacher Notes
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Enrichment and Extension |
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Online Research: SciLinks
Visit NSTA's SciLinks Web site, which links you to some of the most up-to-date science information on the Internet. When you get to the site, log in, and then enter a keyword for the topic you want to research. The topics and keywords for Chapter 14 are listed below.
TOPIC: Electromagnetic Spectrum
SciLinks CODE: HF2141
TOPIC: Light Bulbs
SciLinks CODE: HF2142
TOPIC: Mirrors
SciLinks CODE: HF2143
TOPIC: Telescopes
SciLinks CODE: HF2144
TOPIC: Colors
SciLinks CODE: HF2145
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Integrating Biology: Organisms That Glow
Where are most bioluminescent organisms located? Find the answer here.
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Integrating Technology: Radio Waves
Learn more about the construction and uses of radio waves.
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Environment Note: Light Pollution
Why is light pollution a problem? Learn the answer to that question along with some solutions here.
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Technology Note: The Ultimate Telescope
Learn how reading radio waves allows researchers to study objects that are as far as 13 billion light-years away.
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Career: X-Ray Technologist
Click here to learn what it might be like to work as an X-ray technologist.
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