Subject: Light waves
Date: Thu Apr 18 20:28:14 1996
Posted by: J. Ransom Bennett
Grade level: other
School/Organization: SERG
City: Smyrna State/Province: GA
Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
Message:
In the process of reviewing current science curriculum for a proposed
new curriculum, this question came up. Most of the 4th grade texts
refer to light waves in general and that they travel faster in empty
space. How do I explain that light is not a wave (John Bell's theorem
confirmed not only the Copenhagen Interpretation but did so by using a
single photon) and that the speed of light is a constant. Most of the
teachers I deal with are strong in life sciences, but are generally
very weak in the physical side.
Thanks.
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