Light Intensity Lab: Solving Junior Assignment w/ 3-Page Write-Up

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The discussion revolves around a junior student seeking assistance with a lab assignment focused on measuring light intensity on a solar panel at varying distances. The student expresses confusion about writing a required three-page report on the topic. Forum members suggest starting with resources like the Wikipedia page on intensity to gather foundational information. The student appreciates the guidance and feels more equipped to tackle the assignment. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of finding credible sources for academic writing.
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Hi, I'm a junior and I have been assigned a lab that I has completely me blown away! We are to find the intensity of our given light source on a solar panel at different distances. My partner and I understand how to complete the lab, but there is another part of the grade. We are assigned to write 3 pages about the intensity of light and we don't even know where to start. If anyone could point us in the right direction for valid information on the topic, that would be fantastic. (:
 
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