When combined with the Spectrophotometer System, this kit can be used to view the spectral curve emitted by a blackbody.
- 1x Mounted Prism
- 1x IR Filter
- 1x Blackbody Light Source
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
Add this kit to the Educational Spectrophotometer System to plot blackbody curves. A prism is used to disperse the light, instead of a diffraction grating, to prevent the infrared from overlapping the second order visible spectrum.
What's Included
- 1x Mounted Prism
- 1x IR Filter
- 1x Blackbody Light Source
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Buying Guide
| Required Accessories | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1x PASPORT Broad Spectrum Light Sensor | PS-2150 | -- |
| 1x PASPORT Educational Spectrophotometer | OS-8450 | -- |
| Parts Available Separately | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Black Body Light Source | OS-8542 | -- |
| Replacement Parts | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement Light Bulbs (10) | SE-8509 | -- |
Product Guides & Articles
Optics System Guide
Our expandable optics system provides everything you need to perform high-quality investigations in any physics lab. Introduce students to the fundamentals of optics with our comprehensive Basic Optics System; then build on the basics with a variety of optics accessories that support detailed studies of color, interference and diffraction, polarization, and more.
AP Physics 2 Lab Manual Overview
Authored by physics educators, the Advanced Physics 2 Lab Manual includes sixteen guided inquiry labs that cover AP Physics 2 topics such as fluid dynamics, optics, interference and diffraction, magnetic fields, electricity, RC Circuits, and Planck’s Constant.
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blackbody Light Source Manual | English - 687.70 KB | |
| Educational Spectrophotometer Manual | English - 3.19 MB | |
| OS-8543 Prism Mount Manual | English - 459.93 KB | |
