Introduction
Have you ever thought about what it would be like if you were on another planet looking back at the sun? In this activity, you will use a Light and Color Sensor to get an idea of how much light the planets would receive.
Objectives
- Make a simulation of the planets of our solar system to scale.
- Measure the amount of light from a light source at different distances.
- Draw conclusions about conditions on other planets.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #5 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.
