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How Does an Atom-Smashing Particle Accelerator Work? Instructional VideoHow Does an Atom-Smashing Particle Accelerator Work? Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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9th - Higher Ed
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Science
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3:36
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2013
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How Does an Atom-Smashing Particle Accelerator Work?

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Address the question that physics learners are burning to know the answer to: How does an atom-smashing particle accelerator work? The LHC or Large Hadron Collider is introduced as a tool for uncovering the mysterious rules that govern matter. When addressing particle physics, show this video to walk your class step-by-step through how this type of research is done. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

subatomic particles, particles

Additional Tags

subatomic particle, particle accelerator, science

Pros

  • Engaging animation
  • Thorough and clear explanations
  • Fascinating topic

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RST.11-12.9

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