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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.

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http://library.thinkquest.org/15433/unit6/6-4.htm

The Zeeman Effect

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

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http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr162/lect/light/zeeman-split.html
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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.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/solids/meis.html#c1
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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

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http://www.planet-scicast.com/view_clip.cfm?cit_id=2929
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Hyperphysics - Mossbauer Effect

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

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/nuclear/mossb.html#c1

How planes fly - The Coanda effect

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

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http://www.spartechsoftware.com/reeko/Experiments/ExpCandleBlowAroundCan.htm

The Electrowetting Effect

A video about the electrowetting effect, which change the shape of a liquid droplet.

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http://bit.ly/111I1WD

Waves

Suggestions for classroom demonstrations on topics including interference and Doppler shift.

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http://www.mip.berkeley.edu/physics/bookbdx.html
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Greenhouse Effect

Good description of the Greenhouse effect and related physics.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/grnhse.html#c1

Photoelectric Effect

An explanation of the photoelectric effect and its implications for quantum physics.

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http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/quantumzone/photoelectric.html
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