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Einstein Demonstrations


McWane Science Center
Alabama Public Television

1. Light Diffraction

3 Mins, 36 Secs
Light exhibits wave-like behavior, allowing diffraction like rainbows.

2. Photo-Electric Effect

2 Mins, 7 Secs
Light exhibits particle-like behavior, like the Photo-Electric Effect, allowing solar cells to work.

3. Photo-Electric Effect in Action

1 Min, 36 Secs
As part of the Photo-Electric Effect, electrons are separated from atoms to derive electric current.

4. General Relativity

1 Min, 54 Secs
Einstein’s Theory of general relativity relates gravity to the fabric of space-time, allowing light to bend as it passes near heavy things.

5. Speed of Light

2 Mins, 10 Secs
The speed of light is constant in a vacuum, making much of the world around us relative.

6. Color Mixing

1 Min, 52 Secs
What is light? How does it travel, and how fast can it go?


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