Physics. Properties of light

Description

This edition of Science Screen Report examines the importance of the Sun's electromagnetic energy, and how light makes life on Earth possible. Focusing on the properties of visible light and their relation to human perception, the program demonstrates how different wavelengths of light determine color, how various surfaces reflect or absorb light, and the importance of light as a communication tool throughout human history.

Runtime

14 min

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Date of Publication

[2006], c2001

Database

Films on Demand

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