Browse results: Energy
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Amplitude This interactive activity adapted from the University of Utah's ASPIRE Lab shows how a pendulum's amplitude changes as you set it swinging from different distances from its axis, and how the amplitude of a sound wave changes as you adjust the volume.
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6-12 |
Interactive |
Astronomical Images in Different WavelengthsVisible light is just one portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that a telescope may detect. This collection of images produced for Teachers' Domain features radio wave, infrared, visible light, and X-ray images of distant stars and galaxies as well as images of the telescopes designed to detect the various wavelengths of radiation. |
6-12 |
Interactive |
Booming Sands This video segment, adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, presents basic concepts of physics behind "booming" sand dunes. See how surface tension affects potential and kinetic energy and how it all works together to create sound.
Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Counting Neutrons on the MoonFind out how scientists are using a neutron detector onboard a satellite to try to find water on the Moon in this video adapted from NASA. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
Video |
Cow's Eye Dissection In this interactive activity adapted from the Exploratorium, watch videos of a cow eye dissection and see how an eye works.
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6-12 |
Interactive |
Energy in a Roller Coaster Ride See potential energy convert to kinetic energy in this interactive activity from WGBH that shows a roller coaster in action.
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3-12 |
Interactive |
Frequency In this interactive activity adapted from the University of Utah's ASPIRE Lab, investigate frequency in terms of trampoline jumps, pendulum swings, and electromagnetic waves.
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6-12 |
Interactive |
Geometric Optics This interactive simulation adapted from the University of Colorado's Physics Education Technology project illustrates how lenses refract light to form images. Manipulate the object, screen, lens, and focal length and observe how the image adjusts.
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6-12 |
Interactive |
Geothermal PowerThis video segment from Vegas PBS shows the important role geothermal energy systems can play in making a more energy-efficient and greener building.
Accessibility features: Caption |
3-12 |
Video |
Global Warming: Carbon Dioxide and the Greenhouse EffectThis video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE demonstrates the physical property of carbon dioxide that causes the greenhouse effect. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Heat Transfer In this interactive activity adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center, learn how heat can be transferred in one of three ways: conduction, convection, and radiation.
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5-12 |
Interactive |
The Index of Refraction and Snell’s LawLearn about the index of refraction and Snell's law in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
Video |
Infrared GalleryHow would your world look if you saw heat instead of light? In this interactive resource produced for Teachers' Domain, see what familiar objects look like through an infrared camera and watch infrared videos of geysers, mudpots, and hot springs. |
3-12 |
Interactive |
Infrared: More Than Your Eyes Can SeeIn this video segment adapted from NASA, astronomer Michelle Thaller introduces the world of infrared light and demonstrates how infrared cameras allow us to see more than what the naked eye can perceive. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-12 |
Video |
Interference and DiffractionLearn about interference and diffraction in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
Video |
LED and Transmitter CharacteristicsLearn about fiber optic transmitters in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
Video |
LIDAR 3D MappingSee how researchers create 3-D maps of planets by using LIDAR (light detection and ranging) instruments in this video adapted from NASA. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
Video |
Photodetector and Receiver CharacteristicsLearn about fiber optic receivers in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
Video |
Radio Waves & Electromagnetic Fields In this interactive simulation adapted
from the University of Colorado's Physics Education Technology project,
explore how a radio transmitter broadcasts electromagnetic radiation.
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6-12 |
Interactive |
A Simple Fiber-Optic Communications SystemLearn about rise-time analysis in fiber optic communications systems in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
Video |
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