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==[[Specifications|Specification]] References==
 
==[[Specifications|Specification]] References==
 
* 3.14 recall that light waves are transverse waves which can be reflected, refracted and diffracted
 
* 3.14 recall that light waves are transverse waves which can be reflected, refracted and diffracted
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* 3.18 recall and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction
 
* 3.22 recall and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index
 
* 3.22 recall and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index
 
==Starter==  
 
==Starter==  

Revision as of 12:33, 26 October 2010

Outcomes

Common Learning Outcomes

  • Pupils can calculate refractive index.
  • Pupils can calculate critical angle.

Single Award Only

  • Pupils understand the phenomenon of diffraction.
  • Pupils understand the effect of gap width on diffraction effects.

Specification References

  • 3.14 recall that light waves are transverse waves which can be reflected, refracted and diffracted
  • 3.18 recall and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction
  • 3.22 recall and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index

Starter

Main Body of Lesson

Plenary

Homework

Additional Information

Resources Required

Textbook References

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Skills Addressed

Safety/Hazards

Notes