Science
- 501
- Sound Waves and Music
- Offers an animation of how high and low pressure waves make the eardrum vibrate along with information on how the journey of sound waves affects the brain.
- 502
- Sounds Amazing
- Learn all about sounds and waves through a graphical-learning based interface in four lessons.
- 503
- Sounds and Noise
- Try these experiments which show the physics of sound waves by using objects around the house to demonstrate how they travel.
- 504
- The vOICe Sonification Applet - Draw your own Sound
- Lets explore synthetic sound and vision with a voice mapping Java applet. Also, sonify the pre made images, or make new ones.
- 505
- How Semiconductors Work
- Information about the properties of these materials of key importance in electronics. Also covers its manufacture and its use in transistors and chips.
- 507
- Doppler Effect Activity
- This shockwave activity shows the way that waves originate from a single moving source, and provides a link to the same activity using two sources.
- 508
- Longitudinal Wave Activity
- See how the particles move, and the graphs for acceleration, velocity and displacement when the sound frequency is changed in this activity.
- 509
- Radio Transmission
- Learn about the different stages of radio transmission, how radio waves are emitted, and the difference between AM and FM radio.
- 510
- Fearofphysics.com: How to make a Roller Coaster Work
- Choose from three tracks to see which one would make the best roller coasters, and then watch an animation of your choice.
- 511
- Roller Coaster Physics
- A short introduction to the physics of roller coasters. Includes conservation of energy, friction, and centripetal acceleration.
- 512
- Wikipedia: Roller Coaster
- Encyclopedia article contains a description of what it means to be a roller coaster and a short section on coaster mechanics.
- 513
- Polar First
- Follow the pilots of this world record breaking adventure as they fly 30,000 miles around the world, via the South and North Pole, witness volcanic eruptions, experience the coldest temperatures on earthand help preserve the planet with WWF scientists.
- 514
- How the Physics of Football Works
- There's a reason why some passes miss their target, and others land right in the receiver's hands. Offers a view of the game from different angle.
- 516
- Iona Physics
- News, discussion board, demonstrations, virtual labs and applets, reference information, and study skills.
- 518
- Mr. Boccio's Manhasset Regents Physics Site
- Collection of review pages on topics in New York State Regents Physics for students. Includes graphical data, tips for writing lab reports, and interactive links.