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

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.

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http://www.walter-fendt.de/ph14e/dopplereff.htm
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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

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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Doppler Effect

A good clear explanation of the Doppler Effect with diagrams.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/sound/dopp.html#c1

The Brazil Nut Effect

Why do raisins always rise to the top of cereal pack? It's the Brazil nut effect.

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http://www.null-hypothesis.co.uk/article/1303
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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
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