PHYS.SCI.9.B
Investigate Malus's Law and describe examples of applications of wave polarization, including 3-D movie glasses and LCD computer screens.
Physics · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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Malus's Lawexamplesapplicationswave polarization3-D movie glassesLCD computer screens
Skills
- investigate (Malus's Law) #dok3
- describe (examples of applications of wave polarization) #dok2
- explain (how Malus's Law relates to wave polarization phenomena) #dok3
- analyze (real-world uses of wave polarization) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe examples of applications of wave polarization, such as 3-D movie glasses and LCD computer screens. #dok2
- I can investigate Malus's Law by conducting experiments with polarized light. #dok3
- I can explain how Malus's Law demonstrates principles of wave polarization. #dok3
- I can analyze how wave polarization is used in everyday technology. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Wave polarization has significant applications in everyday technology, such as in displays and optical devices.
- Malus's Law quantitatively describes the relationship between light intensity and polarization, allowing scientists and engineers to design practical devices.
Essential Questions
- What is Malus's Law and how does it relate to wave polarization?
- How does wave polarization affect the functioning of devices like 3-D movie glasses and LCD computer screens?
- What are some real-world applications of wave polarization, and why is this property useful?
- How can Malus's Law be demonstrated through experimentation?
- In what ways does understanding wave polarization benefit society and technology?