Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Paramagnetism
This site from the Georgia State University provides a brief introduction to paramagnetism, explaining how paramagnetic materials exhibit magnetization proportional to an applied magnetic field according to Curie's law.
NASA
Nasa: Image Science Center: Ask the Space Scientist
A NASA space scientist provides 98 questions and answers about the sun, the center of our solar system.
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NOAA
Noaa: Make Your Own Compass [Pdf]
Build a compass to help you figure out which direction is north or south.
Other
Ithaca Hs Ny/electrical Generator Ac or Dc/applet
What a lovely little applet! You can speed/slow it, change it from AC to DC, plot the voltage as it rotates, change direction, control other information. Real neat.
Other
Space weather.com
Want to know what the current weather conditions are in space? Find everything here you may want to know about the latest solar flares, sunspots, asteroids and more. Site also includes essential web links to quench any user's thirst for...
Other
Solar and Astrophysics Lab: Trace Analysis Guide
This site provides a detailed overview of the TRACE (Transition Region and Coronal Explorer) satellite mission, data received, details about the instrumentation, and how to interpret the data.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Build an Electric Motor
Step-by-step illustrated instructions show how to build a simple electric motor using everyday materials to make a wire coil spin. An explanation of the science involved is given at the end, as well as tips on troubleshooting any...
Orpheus Books
Q Files: Electricity and Magnetism: Electric Charge
Learn how electric charges work and about Coulomb's Law, which is used to calculate the strength of an electric force.
Curated OER
Hyperphysics: Magnetic Domains
A great introduction to magnetic domains, including pictures which illustrate the effect on domains caused by external applied magnetic fields.
Frontiers Media
Frontiers: Meg for Kids: Listening to Your Brain With Super Cool Squi Ds
Inside your brain, you have over 80 billion neurons - tiny brain cells, all working together to make you the person you are.Neurons talk to each other by sending electrical messages. Each message creates a tiny magnetic field. If enough...
NASA
Nasa: World Book at Nasa: Sun
World Book Encyclopedia article, hosted by NASA, covers key details about the sun, incuding size, composition, radiations, rotation, vibration, magnetic fields, zones of the sun, solar wind, sun spots, and related topics.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: The Meissner Effect
This site from the Georgia State University provides a good introduction to and illustration of the Meissner Effect, the property of a superconducting material whereby it actively excludes a magnetic field from within its interior.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Rail Gun Model
Simulate the movement of a rail gun in this interactive model. Learn how a magnetic field is generated by running electrical current through long rods that accelerates a current-carrying cross-rod.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does an Atom Smashing Particle Accelerator Work?
An atom smasher, or particle accelerator, collides atomic nuclei together at extremely high energies, using engineering that exploits incredibly cold temperatures, very low air pressure, and hyperbolically fast speeds. Don Lincoln...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Motor Effect
Create a simple device to see how a force is exerted on a current by a magnetic field. This activity shows how an electric motor can be made with this force.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Lenz's Law
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Lenz's law is explained and demonstrated. It states that a magnetic field is produced in opposition to an induced current.
NASA
Sci Jinks: Auroras
Put together a planet's atmosphere and a magnetic field and auroras will likely be found. Recognize why these occur and where to find them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Interior
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discover how scientists learn about Earth's interior using seismic waves, meteorites, density, and the magnetic field. Additional resources are available for download.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Mass Spectrometer Problem
Determine the mass of two different isotopes of an element based on their deflection by a magnetic field.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electromagnetic Waves
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides the definition of an electromagnetic wave, electromagnetic radiation, and electric and magnetic fields. Also discusses how electromagnetic waves begin,...
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Build a Speaker
Learn how to build your very own speaker with items usually found around the house. Follow step-by-step instructions and discover how to use your speaker to listen to the radio.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Lightning, a Natural Capacitor
Text and animated graphic show how lightning is an example of a natural capacitor.
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