Einstein +2 Quick Start Manual page 10

Dress for Success: Light Absorption
and Light Reflection
In this investigation we will explore light absorption and
light reflection using two boxes, one painted black and one
painted white.
For this experiment you will need:
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Tablet+2
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• Two identical boxes
(big enough to hold the tablet)
• Black paint, White paint
Masking tape
Box
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Note: For improved accuracy use two tablets to check the boxes simultaneously
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• Masking tape
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• A sunny day
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Paint one of the boxes white and one of them black (let
them dry)
Tap the MiLAB icon
Make sure only the Temperature sensor is selected
Tap the Setup icon
Use the wheels to set the Rate to "1 per second"
Use the wheels to set the Duration to 30 minutes
Tap the Run button
Use the masking tape to seal the tablet in one of the boxes
Put the box in the sunlight
After 30 minutes take the tablet out of the box
Tap the Save icon
Repeat steps 3-10 using the other box
Compare the two graphs – tap Archive in MiLAB to access
the saved experiment