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The Zeeman Effect
Explanation, with diagrams, of the Zeeman Effect which relates to atomic energy levels and spectral lines.
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Meissner Effect
Simple definition of the Meissner effect, as relating to superconducting material. Part of a larger site which includes many definitions and links.
Hits: 2087
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.
Hits: 869
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.
Hits: 2965
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
Hits: 10643
How planes fly - The Coanda effect
An experiment to show the Coanda effect along with a short explanation of why and how aeroplanes fly.
Hits: 1866
Hyperphysics - Mossbauer Effect
Description of the Mossbauer effect and absorption in Ir-191, with application to gravitational red shift.
Hits: 1488
The Leidenfrost effect
Great video of the Leidenfrost effect including a maze built was water to zip around.
Hits: 207
The Electrowetting Effect
A video about the electrowetting effect, which change the shape of a liquid droplet.
Hits: 219
Photoelectric effect
An account of Einstein's discovery of the photoelectric effect and its implications.
Hits: 4188
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