Physics
IR Detection
Investigate the presence of IR.
Mission
Investigate the presence of IR
Curriculum Alignment
| Standard | Syllabus code | Topic | Coverage | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGSS | MS-PS4-2 | MS-PS4-2 (wave/digitized-signal model) — closest PE, not infrared-specific | Weak | 6–8 | |
| British / IGCSE | 0625 §3.3(3c) | CAIE IGCSE Physics 0625 — 3.3 Electromagnetic spectrum Core #3(c): infrared uses incl. remote controllers, intruder alarms, thermal imaging | Full | 9–10 | |
| IB | Weak | 11–12 | |||
| CBSE | Class 12 EM Waves | CBSE/NCERT Class 12 Physics — Electromagnetic Waves (uses of infrared, qualitative) | Full | 12–12 | |
| AERO / AP | Weak | 9–10 |
Variables
What you change
- IR emitting body
What you measure
- Presence of IR
What you keep constant
- Temperature
- Humidity
What You'll Need
- Breadboard 400 Tie Point
- Arduino Uno
- I2C LCD
- Red LED
- IR Receiver Diode
Estimated Time
Virtual mode 8 minTest mode 12 minExercise mode 11 min
Mind-Blowing Fact
Stealth Bears.
A polar bear is basically invisible to a thermal camera. This is thanks to their ultra thick fur which reflects all kinds of light.
How You Can Run It
Virtual modeExercise modeView-only modeAccessibility modeAmericanBritishIB