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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Photoelectric Effect
See how light knocks electrons off a metal target, and recreate the experiment that spawned the field of quantum mechanics. Describe how the results lead to the photon model of light.
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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Interactive Simulations: Electric Field Hockey
Play hockey with electric charges in this interactive electric hockey simulation. Place charges on the ice, then hit start to try to get the puck in the goal. As the game is being played, view the electric field, and trace the puck's...
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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Trig Tour
Take a tour of trigonometry using degrees or radians! Look for patterns in the values and on the graph when you change the value of theta. Compare the graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent.
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National Snow and Ice Data Center: All About Glaciers
Extensive information about glaciers. Tells about the life of a glacier, how they form, how they impact the surrounding areas, and what happens when glaciers stop growing. Includes a photo gallery, and links to scientific research on...
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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Ph Et: Function Builder
Play with functions while you ponder Art History. Explore geometric transformations and transform your thinking about linear functions, then have fun figuring out the mystery functions.
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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Ohm's Law
Manipulate the voltage and resistance for a simple circuit to see how these affect the amount of current. The symbols in the Ohm's Law equation grow bigger and smaller to emphasize the changes.
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University of Colorado: Seismic Waves
Basic definitions and characteristics of the different wave types, diagrams, and speeds of the waves. Has links to information on seismology, earthquakes, and plate tectonics.
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University of Colorado: Conflict Research Consortium: Prejudice Reduction Programs
Information on the suppression of stereotypes and elimination of prejudice.