Introduction
The goal of this activity is for students to learn more about the history of information technology, how past and current information technology works, and find a way to apply some of that knowledge to creating their own information-transmission device or procedure.
Objectives
- Develop a wave-based communication method.
- Successfully transmit and receive a message using the designed method.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
Option 2
Light Sensor
Option 3
Go Direct® Photogate
Option 4
Photogate
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