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How does a toaster work?

A clear, basic explanation that applies to other household appliances that heat up (hair dryer, iron electric heater).

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http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/how_it_works/toaster.html

Deflection of Charges

The site gives a practical demonstration of the deflection of a charge in an electric field.

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http://lectureonline.cl.msu.edu/~mmp//kap18/RR4460app.htm

The Blender

A history of the electric blender, invented by Stephen J. Poplawski in 1922.

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http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blblender.htm?terms=blender

Which way does electricity REALLY flow?

Details of what electric current is and how it is measured. The site corrects many misconceptions about electricity.

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http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/amateur/elecdir.html
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Voltage

Voltage is electric potential energy per unit charge, measured in joules per coulomb ( = volts).

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/elevol.html#c1

Electric Resonance

Resonance in AC circuits implies a special frequency determined by the values of the resistance, capacitance and inductance.

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/serres.html#c1

Magnetic fields due to electric currents

Shows magnetic field patterns for wire, single turn coil and solenoid.

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http://schools.matter.org.uk/Content/MagneticFields/Default.htm

Electric Circuits

A basic introduction to electronic circuits.

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http://resources.schoolscience.co.uk/BritishEnergy/11-14/index.html

Efield

EField allows users to simulate the motion of charged particles moving under the influence of electric fields. A static magnetic field in the z direction is also allowed .

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http://webphysics.davidson.edu/applets/EField/outline_EField.html

Electric Lighting Comes of Age

This site goes through the early forms of lighting and gives a basic explanation of incandescent lamps and fluorescent lighting.

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http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/sci/A0859290.html
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