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Scattering of light in the atmosphere
Find out how light scattering makes the sky blue and clouds white.
Thermodynamics / pressure chamber.
Allows you to perform gas law experiments including density / molecular weight variations. A very good site for demonstrating variables in the gas laws.
Cloud In A Bottle - Physics to go
An experiment from our Physics To Go series about condensation. All you need is a plastic bottle with cap, water and a match.
Cloud in a Glass - Marvin and Milo
A Marvin and Milo activity about condensation. All you need is a pint glass, small bowl, hot water, ice and aerosol spray (eg deodorant).
Lightning
Models for the charge buildup which leads to lightning discharges suggest a buildup of a strong negative charge layer near the bottom of the cloud and the formation of a positive ground shadow
Nobel Prize 1960 - Presentation Speech
In 1960 the Nobel Prize was awarded to Donald Glaser for designing the Bubble Chamber as a detector for use in nuclear physics. This is the presentation speech which gives an overview of the ...