Physics

Physics Links

• Snap Crackle Jump An edible physics experiment with static electricity and Rice Crispies.
  
• Rader's Physics4Kids Information on electricity, modern physics, light, thermodynamics, and the laws of motion.
  
• The Speed of Light Defines the speed of light and describes how man learned to measure it. Includes interactive quiz.
  
• The Soundry Covers everything from the most basic concepts of what sound actually is to the specifics of how humans perceive it. Portions of the site require java-enabled browser and Shockwave plug-in.
  
• Physics 2000 An interactive journey through modern physics. Java applets are used to show how various devices work.
  
• Answers to Your Questions Lists answers to user questions on physics.
  
• Physics Central Explains how physics is part of the everyday world. Answer questions on how things work and describes the latest research.
  
• Marie Curie and Radioactivity A school project web site.
  
• Colorworm Explains Color An online book about light and color for all ages. Explains the electromagnetic spectrum, visible light, RGB, CMYK, light, and mixing paint colors.
  
• The Atoms Family Contains educational activities relating to different forms of energy, and are presented by famous gothic horror characters.
  
• Govictory.com Physics explained with motor sports as focal point.
  
• Alexander's Book of Science Projects Learn how a jet engine works by building one or find other cool science projects.
  
• All About Atoms A very basic overview of atomic structure. Students can click on particles to learn more about them.
  
• Iso/Thixotropy This experiment demonstrates iso- and thixo-tropy properties of certain emulsions (fluid mixtures).
  
• Physics Contains information, links, and interactive quizzes on the basic concepts of physics.
  
• Exhibits Collection -- Amusement Park Physics This interactive exhibit, part of the Exhibits Collection, explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides. Activities in the exhibit invite visitors to design a roller coaster and determine the outcomes of bumper car collisions.
  
• Animated Engines Animated pictures explain the inner workings of a variety of steam, stirling, and internal combustion engines.
  
• Optics for Kids An overview of the basics of optics, also discusses careers in science and engineering.
  
• Household Science for Kids: Sound and Noise Projects to help demonstrate some of the physics of sound.