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The
Interactive Shockwave Physics Modules:
Macromedia Flash and Shockwave
required for all pages.
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Matter:
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In this module we will learn the
difference between atoms, ions, elements and molecules. We will explore what
kinds of changes occur in matter. Here is where we learn about the
structures and properties of the four states of matter, including plasma.
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Electricity
& Magnetism:
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This module will introduce you to many
of the basic concepts involved with Electricity and Magnetism. We will
introduce you to static charge, moving charge, voltage, resistance, and
current. We will learn about the
properties of magnets and how magnets are used to produce electric current.
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Energy: |
Energy is often defined as "the ability to do
work." In this module we will see how energy flows through different
states as it affects our world. You can also work on an experiment to see
how much energy it takes to boil water! We will get a feeling for the vast scale
of energy; from heating a single atom to the energy in our galaxy.
[Direct
Link to boil water with shockwave page!!]
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Fusion:
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In this module we will discuss a
future alternate energy source: Fusion (this is what we research here at the
Princeton Plasma Physics Lab). We will focus on fusion energy and, using the
knowledge we have gained throughout this series, we will discover the forces
that are needed for fusion.
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