Introduction
Light is reflected from surfaces based on their texture and color. The amount of light reflected is called the reflectivity of the surface. Reflectivity is important in determining our climate on Earth. Things like oceans, trees, ice, and deserts greatly affect how much of the sun’s light energy is reflected and how much heats the Earth.
Objectives
- Use a Light Sensor to measure reflected light.
- Make conclusions based on your data.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #4 of Investigating Light. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
