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Chapter 16: Interference and Diffraction |
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Welcome to Holt Physics. Chapter 16 describes the patterns caused when light waves interfere with each other or spread around an obstruction. Use the links below to find learning tools that will help you review the chapter and extend your study of interference and diffraction. |
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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 16
Use this handy glossary to enhance your proficiency with the terms found in this chapter.
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Homework Help: Chapter 16 Study Guide
Select one of the sections listed below to review key skills and concepts from the chapter.
Section 1 || Section 2 || Section 3 || Mixed Review
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Activity: The Wave Nature of Light: Interference
Explore the wave property of interference through this activity.
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Practice Problems: Chapter 16
Select one of the topics listed below to practice using the concepts found in this chapter.
Interference
Diffraction Gratings
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Quiz Yourself: Interference and Diffraction
Click here to test your knowledge of interference and diffraction.
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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 16 are listed below.
TOPIC: Interference
SciLinks CODE: HF2161
TOPIC: Diffraction
SciLinks CODE: HF2162
TOPIC: Lasers
SciLinks CODE: HF2163
TOPIC: Bar Codes
SciLinks CODE: HF2165
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Integrating Mathematics: Converting Binary Numbers
Learn to convert numbers from binary to decimal and back to binary.
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Integrating Physics: Atomic Fingerprints
Patterns of lines that are produced by gaseous elements whose light is passed through a prism can be used to identify these elements. Learn more here.
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