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Physics



General   Electricity and Magnetism   Energy   Forces
Radioactivity   Waves   Particle Physics



General

The Atoms family
Some basic principles of physics. KS3.
BBC Bitesize Revision
A comprehensive site, excellent for KS4 revision. KS3 revision soon.
Little shop of physics
Information and brainteasers for both Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
Matter
Complex interactive simulations of a range of physical phenomena. Mainly KS4.
National Curriculum
National Curriculum requirements for Science at all key stages.
Physics 2000
An interactive journey through some fascinating areas of 20th century physics.
The Physics connexion
Contains cartoons, humour, photos, tricks, facts and problems.
Physics problems
Contains problems in basic physics concepts, mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism suitable for A-level students. Complete with answers.


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Electricity and Magnetism



Dorling Kindersley - Electricity and magnetism
Static and current electricity as well as electromagnetism.
GCSE Electrical Symbols
GCSE electrical symbols. Contains a self test of symbols and equipment.
Electrical Safety
Learn electrical safety in a ….. haunted house.
Electricity
Electricity, electrical safety and activities. KS3.
Electricity and magnetism
GCSE revision on what electricity and magnetism are.
Hair Raising Results
Static electricity for KS3.
Physics problems
Basic physics concepts, mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism suitable for A-level students. Complete with answers.
Static Electricity
A good site for GCSE about static electricity. Contains simple experiments and diagrams.

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Energy



Light and energy
GCSE revision properties and types of light, radiation and energy, quiz.
Rainbows
All about rainbows, how they are formed, how we see them and many other questions.
Sound
Revise frequency, speed of sound and decibels at this site.


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Forces



Force and motion
GCSE revision for forces, momentum and Newton's laws.
Motion
GCSE level forces and motion . Speak with Aristotle, Galileo and Newton, quiz.
Physics games
Revision site on speed, acceleration and force.

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Radioactivity



Nuclear Physics
GCSE level covering all aspects of nuclear physics.
The Turin Shroud
Using radiocarbon dating, suitable for GCSE.
The Virtual Nuclear Tourist
Nuclear power, how it works, other issues.

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Waves



The Behaviour of Sound Waves
Sound waves, including circular waves, reflection, refraction and the Doppler effect for GCSE.

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Particle Physics



PPARC
The UK strategic Science Investment agency.
John Bahcalls home page
All about Solar Neutrinos from a well known expert.
Juha Peltoniemi's ultimate Neutrino page
A collection of information from a Finnish Neutrino hunter.
Antares
The underwater Neutrino telescope being built in the Meditteranean.
Images of Particles
Images from Particle Physics and links to other sites.

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