Physics Topics

Classical Physics

Physics For Beginners

　

Physics Topics

Basics

· Using Mathematics in Physical Science

· Units of Measurement (coming soon)

· Scientific Method (coming soon)

· Three Levels of a Champion in Science

· Using a Scientific Calculator

· Sensors and Detectors

· The Physics of Computer Games

Astronomy

· Observations in Astronomy

· Constellations in Astronomy

· The Universe

· Black Holes

· The Sun

· Our Solar System

· Characteristics of the Earth

· The Earth in Motion

· The Moon

· Motion of the Moon

· Phases of the Moon

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· Theories of Matter

· The Atom

· Sub-Atomic Particles

· Are Atoms Tiny Solar Systems?

· States of Matter

· Changing States of Matter

· Pressure and Changing States of Matter

· When Water Becomes Snow

· Dry Ice

· Density

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Motion

· Linear Motion

· Newton's Laws of Motion

· Orbital Motion and Kepler's Laws

· Orbital Motion Demonstration

· Periodic Motion

· Pendulum

· Newton's Cradle

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Forces

· Forces and Torque

· The Mysterious Force at a Distance

· The Force of Gravity

· Gravity Equations near Earth

· Universal Gravity Equation

· Modern Views of the Force of Gravity

· Pressure

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Fluids

· Pressure in Fluids

· How Objects Float in Fluids

· Applications of Fluid Principles

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Work

· Work Against a Resistive Force

· Energy

· Simple Machines

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Friction

· Resistive Force of Friction

· Uses of Friction

· Causes of Friction

Sliding friction

· Standard Friction Equation

· Changing Sliding Friction on Hard Surfaces

· Coefficient of Friction Values for Clean Surfaces

· Coefficient of Friction Values for Greased Surfaces

Rolling friction

· Role of Friction in Starting Rolling Motion

· Rolling Friction

· Rolling Friction and Automobile Tires

· Traction Friction of Tires

Fluid friction

· Changing Fluid Friction

Experiments

· Friction Experiments

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Static Electricity

· Electrical Charges

· Basics of Static Electricity

· Explaining Static Electricity

· The Triboelectric Series of Materials - Materials and static electricity

· Causing Sparks and Lightning

· Controlling Static Electricity - Stopping shocks

· Generating Static Electricity

· Uses for Static Electricity

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Magnetism

· Magnetism

· Magnetism and Lorentz Force

· Magnets

· Detection of a Magnetic Field

· Factors Determining Magnetic Response

· Magnetic Materials

· Electromagnetism

· Electromagnetic Devices and Inventions

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Electricity

· Electrical Charges

· Direct Current (DC) Electricity

· Ohm's Law for Electrical Circuits

· Series and Parallel DC Circuits

· Alternating Current (AC) Electricity

· Alternating Current (AC) Transformers

· Worldwide AC Voltages and Frequencies

· AC Home Wiring

· Generating Electrical Current

· Electric Power

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Wave Motion

· General Wave Motion

· Pulse Waves

· Waves and Obstacles

· Waveform Noise

· Simulated Waveform Demonstration (Java applet)

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Sound

· Sound Waves

· Creating Sound Waves

· Detecting Sound Waves

· How Obstacles Affect Sound

· Echoes

· Speed of Sound in a Gas

· Reproducing Sounds

· Making Sounds with Musical Instruments

· Beat Frequencies in Sound

· Noise Reduction

· Active Noise Cancellation

· Hearing - Using your Senses

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Light and Electromagnetic Waves

· Electromagnetic Waves

· Visible Light

· Speed of Light

· Refraction of Light

· Snell's Law for the Refraction of Light

· Dispersion of Light

· Optical Devices

· Lasers

· Laser Battle Game (Java applet)

· X-rays

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Heat and Thermodynamics

· Heat Transfer

· Thermal Insulation

· Temperature

· Thermodynamics

· The Heat Required to Turn Ice into Steam

· The Mpemba Effect - Hot Water Freezes before Cold

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· Nuclear Reactions

· Radioactivity

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Miscellaneous

· The Physics of Computer Games

　

　

Chemistry Topics

· Basics of Chemistry

· The Elements

· Atomic Weight

· Simple Periodic Table

· Detailed Periodic Table

· Chemical Formulas

· Mixtures

· Types of Mixtures

· Solutions

· Polar and Non-Polar Molecules

· Chemical Bonding

· Types of Chemical Bonding

· Hydrocarbon Bonding

· Chemical Equations

· Bases and Alkaline Materials

· Salts

· The Danger of Dihydrogen Monoxide

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