SpaceTelescopeNotesICS16VAR

Words to Know
 * Energy- The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
 * Radiation-The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization
 * Wavelengths- The distance between the successive crests of a wave.
 * Frequency- The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a period of time.
 * Refract- To change direction when it enters a angle.
 * Reflect- To throw back without absorbing.
 * Absorb- To soak up


 * 1) The electromagnetic spectrum is made up of only visible light. False there are many other lights in the em spectrum.
 * 2) Microwaves are used to communicate with satellites because they can pass through parts of our atmosphere. True
 * 3) Mechanical waves such as sound cannot travel through space. false they can travel through space but we wouldn't be able to hear them.
 * 4) Waves in the electromagnetic spectrum with long wavelengths have the most energy. False waves with the smaller wave lengths have the most energy.
 * 5) Because we knowing how fast light travels and how it is reflected, we can use this information to figure out how far away objects are. True
 * 6) Different types (wavelengths) of light are refracted (bent) differently. True
 * 7) EXTRA CREDIT Using question 6: Why do you think this would be a problem when making a telescope using lenses?
 * 8) Even though we can’t see it with our eyes, cooler objects such as planets and people emit infrared waves that can be studied with special instruments. True
 * 9) Ultraviolet light from space is easily researched using ground telescopes. True
 * 10) A star that emits mostly yellow visible light is hotter than a red star. True
 * 11) Absorption lines in the visible spectra and patterns of reflectance can be used to tell us what distant objects like stars and planets are made of. True

Readiness Questions 1. What is the Problem? The problem is that Luke S. Walker wants us to test 4 telescopes. The telescopes are the

2. Who is the client?

3. What is the client asking your team to do?

4. What things do you need to include in your solution?

5. Do you think there is more than one correct answer to what the client is asking? Why or why not?