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Journal Entry Week 3
Analyse why red sunsets can sometimes be more impressive when there is more dust or pollution in the air than usual.
When there is more dust and pollution the light rays get scattered which then causes the spectrum of light. Because [...]
Posted at: August 10th, 2008 - 8:02 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Investigate the two types of sight defect- long-sightedness and short sightedness.
Find the following information:
What causes the defect
The defect is caused by imperfect vision which causes an inability to focus on objects close by.
The symptoms displayed
Blindness, fuzzy sight, bad sight, pain in the eyes and so on.
Propose what sort of lens may [...]
Posted at: August 9th, 2008 - 10:25 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Journal Entry 1.
Fibre optic technology offers many advantages when used in medical applications.
describe how optical fibre may be used in medical applications
Fibre optics may be used in medicine when trying to find a clot, or cleaning/opening of the artery.
identify the traditional medical techniques [...]
Posted at: August 3rd, 2008 - 8:25 pm - Number of Comments » 0
JOURNAL ENTRY 1
THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE
Research and gather information from the internet about the Hubble Space Telescope. Use the following questions as the basis for your journal entry:
- What was Hubble’s involvement in space research? The galaxies, stars. That if a galaxy or star is far away that means that it is travelling really fast. [...]
Posted at: June 12th, 2008 - 11:34 am - Number of Comments » 0