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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Air Friction

For Students 9th - 10th
Physics lab definition of air fiction. Part of a hypertext physics course on sound.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Conservation of Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from the Physics Department at Georgia State University. The conservation of energy as a fundamental conservation law is presented and compared to other conservation laws (momentum and angular momentum). Links to further...
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Color

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Georgia State University discusses the location of visible light on the electromagnetic spectrum. Includes the wavelength values for various colors of light within the visible light spectrum.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Characterizing Color

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Georgia State University discusses the meaning of the terms hue, saturation and brightness. Thorough, meaningful explanations and outstanding graphics.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Color Vision Concepts

For Students 9th - 10th
An indexing page from Georgia State University for a variety of other pages associated with color vision. Pages are filled with meaningful graphics and thorough explanations.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Behavior of Incident Light

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Georgia State University is an indexing page for several other pages on the topic of reflection. Topics are treated in an understandable manner and utilize meaningful graphics.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Mirrors in Imaging

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion from Georgia State University of different types of mirrors and the images which they create. Discusses different instruments which use mirrors to produce images.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Mirror Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Georgia State University discusses the means by which mirrors and lenses are combined to produce an optical instrument which accomplishes a specific purpose. Good illustrations.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Telephoto Lens

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Georgia State University Physics Department the operation of a telephoto lens is discussed. The refraction of light through the lens is shown and a link to a calculation page is provided.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Scale Model of Human Eye

For Students 9th - 10th
A scale model of the human eye is shown. Information about the parts of the eye and the common defects that result from its malfunctioning.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Total Internal Reflection

For Students 9th - 10th
This physics department site provides a definition and explanation of the phenomenon of total internal reflection. Includes a diagram and an equation for calculating the critical angle for light approaching a surface.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ohm's Law and Current Law

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Georgia State University Ohm's law is stated in words and using equations. A JavaScript form allows for multiple practice problems with instant feedback and reinforcement. Kirchoff's current law is stated and...
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Voltage

For Students 9th - 10th
Electrical currents and voltage are defined and illustrated.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Fossil Distribution

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the first lines of evidence suggesting the existence of plate tectonics was the discovery of very similar fossils in rock masses separated by vast distances and by ocean expanses. It suggested that those land areas had in the past...
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ideal Gas Law With Constraints

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles' law is derived from the ideal gas law. An equation of the ideal gas law under pressure constraints is given and the derivation is explained.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Geiger Counter

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains some pictures and a brief description of how a Geiger Counter functions.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Proton Proton Fusion

For Students 11th - 12th
A look at the reaction that fuels the Sun with this diagram of the nuclear fusion process.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Musical Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for a hypertext about the different families of musical instruments. From this page, users can retrieve information on a the acoustics of a variety of specific instruments: stringed instruments, woodwind instruments, brass...
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Architecture for Acoustics

For Students 9th - 10th
A physics tutorial on designing an auditorium and solving the problem of sound reflection. Illustrated.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Non Focusing Surfaces

For Students 9th - 10th
This hypertext physics course tutorial on nonfocusing surfaces relates various design principles to good auditorium design. Illustrated.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Membrane Transport

For Students 9th - 10th
This technical site provides an in depth look at membrane transport by clearly explaining the processes of diffusion and osmosis. Links are provided to clarify terminology.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ferromagnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Georgia State University provides a good overview of ferromagnetic materials, introducing concepts such as magnetic domains, hysteresis, the curie temperature, and magnetostriction.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Magnetic Domains

For Students 9th - 10th
A great introduction to magnetic domains, including pictures which illustrate the effect on domains caused by external applied magnetic fields.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Hadrons

For Students 9th - 10th
This site defines hadrons and their characteristics. There are links to explanations and more detailed information about interactions and composition.