phys·ics (fzks)
n.

1. (used with a sing. verb) The science of matter and energy and of interactions between the two, grouped in traditional fields such as acoustics, optics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism, as well as in modern extensions including atomic and nuclear physics, cryogenics, solid-state physics, particle physics, and plasma physics.
2. (used with a pl. verb) Physical properties, interactions, processes, or laws: the physics of supersonic flight.
3. (used with a sing. verb) Archaic. The study of the natural or material world and phenomena; natural philosophy.

• ©2001 American Institute of Physics - A mission to preserve and make known the history of modern physics and allied fields including astronomy, geophysics, optics, and the like.
• A Science Odyssey - Then+Now: Physics and Astronomy.
• A Science Odyssey: You Try It: Radio Transmission..
• Amimated Engines - Some of the animations are rather large, so you may need to allow a few extra seconds while each page loads.
• Antibubbles - What is an Antibubble?
• Brad's Free Software - For Learning About Math, Physics, and Engineering.
• Bubble Town - Soap bubble fun and magic.
• Building Big - A PBS miniseries on megastructures, hosted by David Macaulay.
• Color Matters - Color plays a vitally important role in the world in which we live. Color can sway thinking, change actions, and cause reactions.
• EERE:Kids - Dr.E's Energy Lab.
• Energy QuestTM - Energy Education from California Energy Commission.
• Exploratorium: Origins: CERN, the world's largest particle accelerator.
• Fermilabyrinth - Take Science Adventure classes at Fermilab.
• Fu-Kwun Hwang - I am not a professional programmer, I am a physicist. I love physics, and I enjoy playing with physics.
• Funderstanding Roller Coaster - This simulator is designed for kids who want to design their own thrilling coaster and educators who want to use a cool activity to simulate the application of physics.
• OSTI - Office of Scientific & Technical Information, U.S. Department of Energy
• Geothermal Energy Technology (GET) - Subject portal is updated biweekly.
• How Things Work - Think of this site as a radio call-in program that's being held on the WWW instead of the radio. A place to find answers to your questions.
• Hydropower (HYP) - Look up.
• InventorsToolbox - The Elements of Machines.
• Jefferson Lab - A Department of Energy - National laboratory for nuclear physics research.
• Leonardo's Workshop - Leonardo's fascination with machines probably began during his boyhood. Learn more about Leonardo on this site.
• LightForest - The Holographic Rainforest.
• Machine Contest - The Official RUBE GOLDBERG Web Site.
• Marvelous Machines - A series of experiments about simple machines: levers, wheels and inclined planes.
• NASA Goddard Space Fligh Center - Laboratory for Extraterrestrial Physics.
• NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center - Solar Physics Group.
• Newton's First Law - Newton's first law of motion is often stated as...
• Newton's Laws of Motion -an explanation of how Newton changed our understanding of the Universe by enumerating his Three Laws of Motion.
• NOAA/NGDC Solar - Terrestrial Physics.
• Paul Marmet - List of Papers and Books.
• Photovoltaic Energy (PHV) - Look up.
• Physics 2000 - An interactive journey through modern physics! Have fun learning visually and conceptually about 20th Century science and high-tech devices.
• Physics Central - With Physics Central, we communicate the excitement and importance of physics to everyone.
• Physics demonstrations, Science Exhibits - By William J. Beaty, Seattle, WA.
• Physics Resources
• PhysicsWeb.org - Photonics, optoelectronics, optics and imaging resources online.
• PhysLINK - The Ultimate Physics Resource

• Science - Science for schools from the BBC
• Shockwave Physics Studios - Interactive Physics.
• Speed Machines - Fastest Airplane-Boat-Car.
• Sport! Science@The Exploratorium - What's the science behind a home run? Why do curveballs curve?
• The ABC's of Nuclear Science - A brief introduction to Nuclear Science.
• The American Physical Society - Presents "A Century of Physics".
• The Bubblesphere - Bubbles, bubble blowing, bubble solutions, bubble history, bubble fun, bubble games, bubble machines and bubble trivia are found on this website... and you can learn all about Professor Bubbles.
• Virtual Physics Lab
• VVC, Virtual Visitor Center, SLAC - High-energy physics, education, accelerator.
• Wind Energy - American Wind Energy Association.

Electricity-Energy

• Beakman's Electric Motor - I saw this on the TV show Beakman's World and I was very impressed that you could actually build a working electric motor with so few parts.
• DC CIRCUITS - © Department of Physics, University of Guelph.
• EERE - Activities, games, and information about renewable energy technology, sources, and future possibilities - specifically for kids.
• EIA - Energy Information Administration - Energy Ant hosts the presentation of educational material to kids and students of all age-grades and provides a free and easy resource for teachers.
• Energenius Educational Materials - For teachers. Energenius materials are available only to schools within PG&E's service territory.
• Energy and Science Projects - Have you heard about the World's First Science Project Recycling Experiment???
• Energy Kids EIA - Energy sources.
• Explaining Static Electricity - Have you ever experienced static electricity?
• Exploratorium Snack -Exploratorium Science Snacks.
• FearOfPhysics.com: Fear not! Physics. Explained. Finally.
  
• Frequencies - BBC World Service. How to listen to our radio programmes in your area.
• Frequency Tables - Cumulative Frequency Tables.
  
• How Stuff Works - Presented by Marshal Brain.
• IUN/FYDE Introductory Physics Notes - These notes constitute a general, non-calculus introductory physics course.
• Jones on Stepping Motors - Control of Stepping Motors, a tutorial.
• Museum of Science and Technolory - Background Information For Electricity.
• National Museum of American History - Hands On Science Center
• Perovskite and Related Structures - The cuprate superconductors listed here are named according to the convention of Shaked et al. in Crystal Structures of the High-Tc Superconducting Copper-Oxides.
• Roofus' Solar Home - Take Roofus' tour around an energy efficient home to find out how to be energy smart.
• Science Hobbyists - A site where you can explore and learn.
• Soaking in Atmospheric Electricity - Fair weather electricity is the return part of the circuitry for all the lightning in the world, and could be an indicator of other global phenomena as well.
• Soda Bottle Electrostatic Motor - Billb's Build-it Projects.
• Stanford Linear AcceleratorCenter's Virtual Visitor Center - Learn about high-energy physics, accelerators, detectors, applications, experiments, and more!
• Static Electricity - A Health and Safety Guideline for Your Workplace or School.
• Static Electricity - Multimedia Physics Studios.
• Static Electricity - Static electricity is most often experienced as nuisance shocks, but can in some circumstances cause
  explosions.
• Superconductors - Superconductor Information for the Beginner.
• The American Experience - Edison's Miracle of Light - AC - DC: What's the Difference?
• The Superconductor Collection - This site illustrates how superconductors appear under a microscope.
• Theatre of Electricity - Museum of Science, Boston.

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