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The Evolution and Applications of X-Rays in Modern Medicine
This video provides an overview of the discovery and medical applications of X-rays. It begins by discussing Conrad Rutgen's discovery of X-rays in 1896, highlighting how they revolutionized medical imaging by allowing visualization of...
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How Does it Work? - Thermal Camera
This video is explaining how thermal camera works for kids.
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GCSE Physics - How Radiation Affects Temperature #72
This video covers: - The idea that objects can absorb and emit energy in the form of radiation, and that this can affect their temperature - What determines which type of radiation is emitted - Wavelength-intensity graphs - How these...
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GCSE Physics - Nuclear Decay Equations #34
This video covers: - What alpha, beta and gamma radiation are - How to write decay equations for them General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses - Suitable for higher and foundation tiers - Suitable for triple and combined...
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GCSE Physics - X-Rays and Gamma Rays #68
This video covers: - How x-ray machines work - How gamma rays are used to sterilise food and medical equipment - The pro's and con's of using radiation Exam board specific info: AQA - Everything is relevant to your course! IGCSE Edexcel...
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GCSE Physics - Why Radiation is Harmful #36
This video covers: - What irradiation is - What contamination is - What determines have harmful radiation is: 1. Type of radiation 2. Where you're exposed to it 3. The dose of radiation - Safety precautions General info: - Suitable for...
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GCSE Physics - Visible and UV Light #67
This video covers: - The different colours of visible light - How light is used is optical fibres - The concept of fluorescence with ultraviolet radiation - How ultraviolet radiation can be used in security General info: - Suitable for...
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GCSE Physics - Using Radiation in Medicine #37
This video covers: - Why radiation is harmful - How ionising radiation can cause cancer - How radiotherapy can use gamma rays or beta radiation to treat cancer - How medical tracers work General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE...
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GCSE Physics - Microwaves and Infrared #66
This video covers: - How microwaves are used to heat food - How microwaves are used in satellite communication - The idea that hotter objects emit more infrared radiation - How we use infrared radiation to cook things General info: -...
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GCSE Physics - Radioactive Decay and Half Life #35
This video covers: - How radioactive decay works - What activity means - The two definitions of half-life - How to show radioactive decay on a graph - How we can find the count rate with a Geiger–Müller tube - Example calculation for...
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GCSE Physics - Conduction, Convection and Radiation #5
In this video we cover: - The 3 ways heat energy can be transferred - How heat is conducted through solids - What thermal conductivity means - How convection cycles work - What radiation is General info: - Even if you don’t need to know...
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GCSE Physics - Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation #33
This video covers: - The idea that radioactive materials contain unstable isotopes - What alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation is - How ionising and penetrating they are General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses -...
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Solar and Thermal Energy
Dr. Forrester talks about thermal energy. She defines thermodynamics and talks about conduction, convection, and radiation. She also defines photovoltaic energy. She talks about solar power and then shows how to make a solar oven.
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High Five Facts - Heat Transfer
This video explores five fun facts about heat transfer.
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I WONDER - What Is A Solar Flare?
This video is answering the question of what is a solar flare.
Debunked
How To Survive The First Hour Of A Nuclear Blast / Fallout! #SURVIVAL #MYTHS #
How To Survive The First Hour Of A Nuclear Blast / Fallout! The situation has played out in TV and movies for years, but what should you really do if a nuke detonated near you? Will the fireball automatically obliterate your entire city?...
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Can You Survive A Nuclear Blast In A Fridge?! #SURVIVAL #MYTHS
A nuclear blast is about to detonate! Where do you hide?! Indiana Jones opted for a lead lined fridge and survived, but just how safe would it really be?
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Earth's Magnetic Field
Earth's Magnetic Field explores the importance of Earth’s magnetic field by examining the crucial role it plays on the planet.
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The Big Bang Theory
This video explains the formation of the universe as described by the Big Bang theory.
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What is Blackbody Radiation: Explained in Simple Terms
A black body is a theoretical or imaginary object that perfectly absorbs all incoming electromagnetic radiation, and also emits radiation, like heat and visible light, based on its temperature. A black body is considered theoretical...
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How Igloos Turn Snow into Toasty Havens
An igloo is made of compressed snow. Compact hardened snow is a great insulator of heat because snow is nothing but semi-frozen water with roughly 95% trapped air. The air molecules trapped between the tiny ice crystals create air...