Light Sensor

Our Light Sensor approximates the human eye in spectral response and can be used over three different illumination ranges, which you select with a switch. Use it for inverse-square law experiments, studying polarisers, reflectivity, or solar energy.

Order Code: VR105680

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• Reflectivity of Light: use the Light Sensor and LabQuest to measure the light intensity reflected off pieces of paper of different colour. The Stainless Steel Temperature Probe will measure the heat absorbed by the paper.

Measuring light brightness and distance

Measuring the brightness of a light bulb using a Light Sensor and Go!Link