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Molecules and Light
This simulation can be used to explore how light interacts with molecules in our atmosphere.
Sample learning objectives include:
*Explore how light interacts with molecules in our atmosphere
*Identify that absorption of light depends on the molecule and the type of light
*Relate the energy of the light to the resulting motion
*Identify that energy increases from microwave to ultraviolet
*Predict the motion of a molecule based on the type of light it absorbs
*Identify how the structure of a molecule affects how it interacts with light
Curriculum links include:
*Molecules
*Photons
*Absorption
*Light
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