Florida State University
Florida State University: Lenz's Law
Lenz's Law is defined and demonstrated with an interactive Java applet that shows the relationship between field lines of a magnetic and a conductor ring.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Torus Math: Spherical Geometry Demo
A java applet on this site illustrates the principles or spherical geometry.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Powers of Ten
This webpage from the Florida State University offers an applet with succeeding images, each "10 times bigger or smaller than the one preceding or following it," as a demonstration of exponential notation.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Atom Light Interactions
Discusses the interaction between light energy and atoms of matter. Explains Einstein's photoelectric effect and discusses its application to lasers. Includes an interactive Java applet depicting the interaction between a photon and an...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Schrodinger's Atom
A simple dialogue to explain quantum theory and the Schrodinger equation. Includes several java applets.
Other
Simple Ac Circuits
A general overview of simple AC circuits. Included is a Java applet that lets you change components from a resistor, to a capacitor or coil.
Other
Wicked Words Games: All About Dance
Can you find the Dance Style words hidden in the grid below? Test your knowledge with this Java applet game.
Other
The Maya Calendar: A Converter
Gives the Mayan days and months. In addition, a Java Applet is included which will convert any date (Gregorian calendar) to its corresponding Mayan date.
Colorado State University
Csu: Four Stroke Fuel Air Otto Cycle Gasoline (C7 H17)
A Java applet which allows the visitor to investigate the physical parameters associated with the individual strokes of a 4-stroke gasoline engine. Visitors enter parameters such as exhaust temperature, fuel ratio, and ambient pressure...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Composition of Functions
This unique site allows one to enter two functions from a list of options, graphs both functions and their composition, then allows the user to trace any of the three via the java applet.
Quia
Quia: Elements of Art: Games
These Java applet review games help students with art vocabulary terms by matching, concentration, flashcards, and word-search games.
Other
Visual Fractions: Rename in Higher Terms With Circles
Practice renaming fractions in higher terms using circle fractions, in this Java applet interactive game. A simple activity for most. However, if you get stuck, see the detailed, directions and examples that are included.
Iowa State University
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
This trigonometry tutorial features an explanation of how the inverse of all six of the trigonometric functions are obtained--and includes a Java applet for further reinforcement of the concept.
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Image of Ellipse Applet
Drawing a perfect ellipse with pins and string is demonstrated with a java simulation.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Mste: Flash Card Applet
In this activity, students solve addition or subtraction of one- and two-digit numbers as their progress is checked.
California Institute of Technology
Caltech Physics: Lrc Circuit Applet
See how a resistor (R), a capacitor (C), and an inductor (L) react with one another in a system.
Curated OER
Ntnu Virtual Physics Lab: Find the Fastest Path
Chinese-language Java applet illustrating Fermat's principle that light follows the fastest path between any two points. Excellent animation and accompanying text. Relates Fermat's principle to Snell's law.
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Ntnu Virtual Physics Lab: Billiards and Physics
An interactive Java applet game in which the reflection of light is compared to the path of a billiard ball. Users view images of a target ball and try to direct a cue ball in such a manner as to hit it.
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Ntnu Virtual Physics Lab: Thin Lens Combination
A Java applet which allows the user to emulate a refracting telescope and a light microscope. This is a great site to get information on the subject and better understand it through diagrams and charts.
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Ntnu Virtual Physics Lab: Thin Lens Combination
A Java applet which allows the user to emulate a refracting telescope and a light microscope. This is a great site to get information on the subject and better understand it through diagrams and charts.
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National Taiwan Normal University: Cyclotron
Java applet from the National Taiwan Normal University showing how a cyclotron works. Also shows relevant formulas.
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National Taiwan Normal University: Cyclotron
Java applet from the National Taiwan Normal University showing how a cyclotron works. Also shows relevant formulas.
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National Taiwan Normal University: Cyclotron
Java applet from the National Taiwan Normal University showing how a cyclotron works. Also shows relevant formulas.
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National Taiwan Normal University: Cyclotron
Java applet from the National Taiwan Normal University showing how a cyclotron works. Also shows relevant formulas.