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Electromagnetism
This is a site from the Thinkquest competition with good explanations on the magnetic effect of a current, the motor effect and magnetic field strength.


The Zeeman Effect
Explanation, with diagrams, of the Zeeman Effect which relates to atomic energy levels and spectral lines.


The Doppler effect
An explanation of the Doppler effect, which occurs whenever the source of waves (eg sound) is moving with respect to an observer.


Meissner Effect
Simple definition of the Meissner effect, as relating to superconducting material. Part of a larger site which includes many definitions and links.


Photoelectric Effect
Simple demonstration of the photoelectric effect using different coloured filters to alter the frequency of light reaching a metal plate, and the current changes accordingly.


An Example of the Doppler Effect
Java applet (part of a wider site) which illustrates the Doppler effect for sound, giving the example of a passing ambulance siren.


The Leidenfrost Effect (video)
The Leidenfrost effect explains why water sometimes 'rolls' off a hot plate or frying pan, and how some experts can dip their hands into liquid nitrogen or even molten lead without hurting themselves

The Leidenfrost effect
Great video of the Leidenfrost effect including a maze built was water to zip around.

Hyperphysics - Mossbauer Effect
Description of the Mossbauer effect and absorption in Ir-191, with application to gravitational red shift.

How planes fly - The Coanda effect
An experiment to show the Coanda effect along with a short explanation of why and how aeroplanes fly.