Textbook References: Hamper HL IBPhysics 2nd Edition p 200; Oxford Text pp142-144 Syllabus Outcomes Covered in This Lesson
Understandings

Polarisation

Applications and Skills

Describing methods of polarisation
Sketching and interpreting diagrams illustrating polarised, reflected and transmitted beams
Solving problems involving Malus’s law

Main Activities: Task #1: Watch this video on the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum (8 mins) Task #2: Polaroid Filters Investigation Using a Light Sensor. (20 mins) Task #3: Learn about Polarisation by downloading & viewing this ppt. (10 mins) Task #4: Watch this Video on Malus's Law (12 mins) Homework: Complete Worksheet #3 from Topic 4 Waves Student Workbook.

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IB Physics Topic 4 Lesson 5 on Polarisation