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Peer reviewedRinard, Phillip M. – American Journal of Physics, 1974
Describes a simplified diffraction experiment offered in a workshop with the purpose of illustrating to high school students the relation of science to society. The radii determined for cigarette smoke particles range from 0.2 to 0.5 micrometer in this experiment. Included is a description of the diffraction theory. (CC)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Experiments
