December Assignments--IB Physics 2
2017-18 School Year

Friday, Dec. 1
Mini-lab:  Determination of the Index of Refraction of Glass
Monday, Dec. 4
Notes:  Refraction and Total Internal Reflection
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Notes and demos:  applications of refraction; dispersion; polarization of light
Wednesday,
Dec. 6
Mini-lab (done in your journal):  Polarization of Light
Thursday, Dec. 7
Polarization of light; Malus' Law
Applications of polarization and optical activity
Friday, Dec. 8
Monday, Dec. 11
Tuesday, Dec. 12
Wednesday
Dec. 13
Thursday, Dec. 14
Friday, Dec. 15
Discussion/notes:  diffraction--multiple slit and diffraction gratings
Monday, Dec. 18
discussion/notes:  Resolution
Tuesday, Dec. 19
Discussion/notes:  thin film interference
Wednesday, Dec. 20
engineering challenge
Reminder of Extra credit "stained glass" project
  • 8.5 x 11" piece of transparency (no bigger than that)
  • Use packing/shipping tape, or transparent tape
  • Draw an outline of a picture you want to "color" on the transparency
  • Layer tape in all different ways, lengths, widths, etc. within your picture and on the transparency.
  • polarization filters will be available in the classroom after break if you'd like to test the patterns on your art
  • Final "drawing" is due on Jan. 12 (Friday) and will be judged--extra credit will be awarded based on creativity, color, and overall impression.
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Key for diffraction/interference practice packet
  Dec. 21 - Jan. 1:  Winter Break--No School

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!  See you in January!