PASCO Xplorer-GLX Users’ Guide - Manual (Page 135)

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b) Use the left and right arrow keys to move the right side of the dashed
box to the right side of the first peak.
c) Hold and press to swap the cursor to the other side of the
dashed box.
d) Use the left and right arrow keys to move the left side of the dashed box
to the left side of the first peak.
See page 20 for detailed instructions on using the Area Tool.
Area under the first peak = _________________ (include sign and
units)
3. Find the area under the second peak.
Repeat step 2 to position the dashed box around the second peak.
Area under the second peak = _________________
4. Compare the incoming flux (area under the first peak) to the outgoing
flux (area under the second peak).
5. Why is the outgoing peak higher than the incoming peak?
6. Why are the peaks opposite in direction?
Esc Õ
Place the dashed box
around the second peak