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Science Kids: Science Images: Gyroscope
A computer generated image of a gyroscope. The outer ring supports to free spinning inner rings and a disc at the center. The gyroscope stands on a supporting base which holds it upright.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Iron Filings Magnetic Field
Iron filings are used in this picture to show the path of magnetic field lines created by a magnet.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Kaleidoscope
This photo shows the view from inside a kaleidoscope. The shapes and colors are reflected in a symmetrical pattern by the mirrors inside the kaleidoscope.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Laser Pointer
This photo shows a laser pointer in action in two different lighting conditions. The lighting in the top image is much brighter than in the bottom image but the laser pointer is effective in both.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Lighter Spark
A close up photo showing the bright light produced by a flint lighter spark.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Magnet Poles
This photo clearly shows that like poles of a magnet repel each other. This effect can be quite strong. In this image, as a child holds down the top magnet down with their fingers, it looks like the top magnet is floating due to the...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Mechanical Advantage
This diagram helps illustrate the important idea of mechanical advantage. With a 2 to 1 mechanical advantage, the man pulls the rope which elevates the load.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Metal Welding
This photo shows a man metal arc welding. He is wearing important protective equipment such as a face mask and gloves. A large number of sparks fly off the metal as he works on the welding project.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Motor Oil
A glass jar is filled to near capacity with motor oil. The photo looks down from slightly above as the jar of motor oil sits on the table.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Nuclear Symbol
This is a well known symbol representing some kind of nuclear activity or material. This nuclear symbol is often seen on warning signs, especially near reactors and dangerous nuclear facilities.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Overhead Powerlines
This photo looks up at the imposing structure of high voltage overhead powerlines. These structures are common all over the world as they have the important job of holding up the huge lengths of powerlines that carry electricity from the...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Paper Plane
This image shows a well designed paper plane with clean folds set against a black background.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Polarized Glasses
These polarized glasses offer high protection from UV rays produced by the sun. The sunglasses sit facing forward on a white table.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Powder Steel Magnet
This spectacular photo shows an interesting formation created by powder steel on a magnet. The powder steel forms spikes pointing in all directions away from the end of the magnet.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Radioactive
This is a radioactive warning sign used to alert people of possible dangers in the area. The sign has room for specifics to be written including the contents and activity.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Repulsive Force
This image demonstrates the repulsive force between negatively charged objects, in this case two pieces of tape. For more information, take a look the force of attraction in action.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Rotation
This rotation symbol can be used to mean a number of different things. It could represent recycling, a round about traffic sign or the circulation process of water. It is blue and features three large white arrows.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Solar Energy
A large row of solar energy panels can be seen in this photo. As they face the sun they absorb the solar energy which can then be turned into electricity and used to power any number of useful objects.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Sonar
This photo shows sonar profiles in the navigation room of a US research vessel.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Plane Breaking Sound Barrier
This amazing photo shows a plane breaking the sound barrier. The pictured F/A-18 Hornet is partially hidden as it breaks through the sound barrier into supersonic speed.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Spacetime Curvature
This computer made image shows how the idea of spacetime curvature works. The gravity that results from the presence of the Earth causes spacetime to bend. This works in the same way for other objects such as Mars, Jupiter and the Sun.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Surface Tension
This excellent photo shows how the idea of surface tension works. A paper clip sits on top of the liquid in a glass, you can clearly see a skin which holds the paper clip above the surface.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Transistor Types
This photo shows a close up of seven different transistor types set against a white background.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Universe Timeline
This diagram shows a universe timeline as suggested by many scientists and theoretical physics experts. This popular timeline of the universe has different stages which include: quantum fluctuations, inflation, dark ages, first stars,...