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Photosynthesis Rate and Light Intensity

Use this interactive to practise the usual pondweed lamp-distance practical: move the lamp, measure how many bubbles the Elodea gives off, and compare the results against lamp distance or a simple relative light-intensity scale.

What This Simulation Does Not Show

  • Bubble count is only an estimate of oxygen production because bubble sizes can vary between runs.
  • The light-intensity values are relative values worked out from lamp distance, not direct light-meter readings.
  • A real practical would also control temperature, carbon dioxide supply and the size of the Elodea piece.

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