Light : it's energetic /
"A rainbow is just one example of light in action! Light is a fundamental component of life on Earth, but how does it work? Light is unique in physical science because it doesn't completely conform to either a wave model nor a particle model. In this text, readers will discover that light...
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PowerKids Press,
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Publisher Address: | New York : |
Publication Dates: | 2020. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Series: |
Spotlight on physical science
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Summary: |
"A rainbow is just one example of light in action! Light is a fundamental component of life on Earth, but how does it work? Light is unique in physical science because it doesn't completely conform to either a wave model nor a particle model. In this text, readers will discover that light is a form of energy. Readers will also learn aspects of light such as reflection and refraction. This challenging physical science concept is made easier to understand by age-appropriate language and real-life examples, such as the science behind photography and eyeglasses"-- |
Carrier Form: | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781725313224 1725313227 |
Index Number: | QC360 |
CLC: | O43-49 |
Call Number: | O43-49/V786 |
Contents: | Burn, baby, burn -- The Sun -- As fast as light! -- Particle or wave? -- What is a photon? -- Electromagnetic waves -- The EM spectrum -- What is a wavelength -- The human eye -- Refraction -- Reflection -- Light and technology -- Light and you. |