Force and motion

Force and Motion

Range

The video above shows how the IR light from the transmitter becomes weaker with distance, and also how to overcome this problem using a lens. As shown in the diagram below, a lens focuses light at a particular point, making it more intense.

Using a straw to extend the range

The video above and diagrams below show another way to extend the range of the transmitter. A straw reflects IR light from its internal surfaces, so nearly all the light gets trapped inside.

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To make the range even longer, you can use more than one straw. The diagram below shows how to connect straws to each other to make a chain of straws.

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