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Cloud Formation

A simple page detailing cloud formation.

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http://mbgnet.mobot.org/salt/cycle/clouds.htm

What is a mirage? How is it formed?

The formation of mirages is described with associated theory. Some excellent diagrams are provided.

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http://www.hk-phy.org/iq/mirage/mirage_e.html

Image Formation

A nice interactive graphic showing how to form real and virtual images through a lens

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/geoopt/imgfor.html#c1

Nucleosynthesis

A NASA page about nucleosynthesis: the formation of elements inside stars.

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http://helios.gsfc.nasa.gov/nucleo.html

Oil and Gas Exploration

Pupil resources contain background information on the formation and extraction of oil and gas reserves. A review of teaching resources is included.

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http://www.oilandgas.org.uk/education/

Reflection and the Ray Model of Light

A high school physics tutorial on aspects of reflection, image formation and mirrors (including convex and concave).

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http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/refln/reflntoc.html

Measuring with shadows

A clear description of how to use shadow comparison to compare heights of objects. Plus, an adjustable picture of the shadow formation, with the relevant calculations synchronized. Great sense of ...

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http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/shadows/index.html

Anatomy of a black hole

A flash animation exploring the formation and workings of a black hole. What would happen if you sent a spaceship inside?

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http://www.thinktechnologies.com/portfolio/demos/Blackhole.html

Thin Lens and mirrors

A ray diagram to show image formation with thin lenses or mirrors. The focal length and object distance can be changed.

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http://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~hwang/Lens/lens_e.html

Why does freezing always start from the lake surface? How does this phenomenon affect the fish?

An explanation of ice formation on water and its implications for the survival of fish. Non-mathematical and loosely translated, but generally accurate. Some very good diagrams are included.

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http://www.hk-phy.org/iq/lakecooling/lakecooling_e.html

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