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The secrets of bee flight

The secrets of bee flight

The current decline in UK bee numbers remains something of a mystery. And it's not the first time that these friendly insects have set scientists a conundrum.

School Junction

School Junction

 

Description:
Formal notes on topics that cover topics at A level and beyond. Good detail is given.
Keywords:

brewster, coulomb, current, diffraction, electric, electromagnetic, electrostatic, force, induction, interference, light, mechanics, motion, newton, nuclear, optics, polarisation, radiation, wave,

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Direct and Diffuse Light

Direct and Diffuse Light

 

Description:
Lesson plan of a demonstration by a teacher followed by class experiment using simple apparatus.
Keywords:

colour, diffuse, direct, ks3, lesson, light, optics, plan,

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Optical interference

Optical interference

 

Description:
Animated diagrams of two superposing transverse waves and their resultant. Wavelength, phase and amplitude are adjustable. Uses the word "interference" instead of "superposition".
Keywords:

amplitude, colour, constructive, interference, light, multimedia, optics, phase, wavelength,

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Polarizing Filter

Polarizing Filter

 

Description:
A fun applet showing the effect of applying a filter to sun light reflected from water
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light, multimedia, optics, polarization, sunglass,

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NTNU- Virtual Physics Laboratory

NTNU- Virtual Physics Laboratory

 

Description:
Useful simulations (applets) on various Physics topics including mechanics, dynamics, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetics, light, and optics with links to other sites.
Keywords:

applet, ball, centre, doppl, dynamics, electromagnetic, force, gravity, harmonic, kepler, light, mechanics, motion, optic, oscillate, pendulum, projectile, pulley, reaction, roll, satellite, simple, spring, thermodynamic, time, traffic, wave,

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Kevlar the Wonder Material

Kevlar the Wonder Material

 

Description:
Kevlar is a material so strong it stops bullets! Find out why Kevlar is so strong. And learn how research facilities like the Advanced Light Source can reveal the details of Kevlar's structure.
Keywords:

advanced, bulletproof, kevlar, light, material, source, structure, vest,

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Relativity Tutorial

Relativity Tutorial

 

Description:
An illustrated introductory guide to relativity covering a wide range of topics. You may need to scroll down a way to find what you want but simply set out.
Keywords:

contraction, dilation, elevator, lift, light, lorentz, relativity, spacetime, special, speed, time, velocity,

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The Aurora

The Aurora

 

Description:
Site gives information on, and images of, the Aurora Borealis. This includes regular forecasts of auroral activity over Alaska and the northern hemisphere.
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aurora, borealis, light, multimedia, northern, space,

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Olbers' Paradox

Olbers' Paradox

 

Description:
Page from the University of Wisconsin-Stout explaining Olber's Paradox and offering some possible solutions for you to consider.
Keywords:

astronomy, dark, light, night, olber, paradox, sky, star,

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Crooke's tube: cathode rays

Crooke's tube: cathode rays

 

Description:
An interactive demonstration of the Crooke's tube experiment, with a brief, but accurate explanation. This is great for revision, or for teaching if you do not have access to the real apparatus.
Keywords:

cathode, cross, fluorescent, light, maltese, multimedia, ray, tube,

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