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A female narrator takes your class on a journey through the history of atomic theory. Not only are protons, neutrons, and electrons introduced but quarks and leptons are too. You will find this most appropriate for viewing in a high...
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Refraction
Refraction is the bending of light, changing its path. This phenomenon is caused by a change in the speed of the light waves. This video provides visual demonstrations of refraction through various media. It concludes by mentioning how...
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STEMbite: The Physics of Tennis
Tennis anyone? Several physics concepts can be taught through this sport! Two wave nodes are identified on the tennis racket. An antinode is also pointed out as the sweet spot; the place where the ball should hit it. Finally, the...
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Measuring Waves | UNC-TV Science
Discover the secrets used by scientists to measure mechanical waves. Young physicists learn about measurable wave qualities—amplitude, wavelength, and frequency—by watching and listening to a video discussing longitudinal and transverse...
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The Science of Light
We really only see objects that emit light, either on their own or by reflecting light from another source. Past misconceptions of light are illustrated, and current understandings of light illuminated. This could be used as an...
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Did you know that the visible light wavelengths comprise only one inch of the electromagnetic spectrum that extends over 2,000 miles? Yet even the visible spectrum provides so much information. The Hydrogen spectrum is illuminated as an...
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STEMbite: Standing Waves
The casual voice of the filmmaker explains standing waves using a linked chain bordering a neighborhood parking lot, a bucket of blue-colored water, and a rope tied to a fan blade. He uses the appropriate vocabulary (frequency,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Making Big Waves
Certain sections of the Northern California coast are host to some of the largest, most spectacular ocean waves in the world. In this video segment from QUEST, students will learn scientifically how these waves were created. [6:18]
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes: Wavefront
A quick animation of the instantaneous boundary between seismic waves inside the earth.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Seismic Waves and How We Know Earth's Structure
This video illustrates and explains how seismic waves function. These waves are broken down into two types: surface and body. Take a look into why waves help understand the structure of Earth. [8:38]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: 3 Component Seismogram Records Seismic Wave Motion
This animation shows both the movement of the three basic waves (P, S, and surface) and the effect of the waves on a building. It emphasizes that seismic waves traveling away from an earthquake occur everywhere, not just at seismic...
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Earthquakes Scattered Across the Globe Recorded by One Station
Animation features a gridded sphere that shows a seismic station recording 10 different earthquakes that are widely scattered. [1:22]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Oscillatory Motion: Harmonic Motion Part 2
Examine harmonic motion by using your knowledge of calculus with this video. [9:45]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Light and Electromagnetic Radiation: Wave Interference
A video lecture investigating when two waves superpose to create a resultant wave. This phenomenon called interference is discussed in detail in this video including what happens in constructive and destructive interference. Also learn...
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Earthquake Early Warning: Pacific Northwest Subduction Zone
Animation explores how an earthquake early warning system works and shows how ground motion, measured by GPS, can enhance earthquake early warning. [6:57]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Seismic Shadow Zones vs Light Shadows
Is it possible to compare Earth's seismic shadow zones to light shadows? Let's find out with this video! [3:16]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Seismic Shadow Zones: P Wave
What can the P wave tell about the core of the Earth? Find out in a video. [3:26]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Seismic Shadow Zones: S Wave Shadow Zone
What do S waves reveal about the Earth's surface? This video will illustrate the research. [2:11]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Seismic Wave Behavior: Curving Paths Through the Earth
Studying the travel paths of seismic waves in the interior of the Earth. Find out what the paths look like and why. [1:31]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Shake Alert: Earthquake Early Warning System
The ShakeAlert technology is presented because it is a system to measure when the impact of an earthquake will hit an area. It sends out a notice to the area so the residents can find protection. Find detailed facts provided by the USGS....
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Shake Alert: Terremoto De Alerta Temprana
A resource to understand how ShakeAlert helps people know when an earthquake will begin shaking their area. The alert provides people the opportunity to find a safe place. [5:12]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Us Array Visualizations: Tutorial on Viewing
An introduction to understanding what USArray visualizations provide. Earthquake waves are captured and turned into a graphic video. [2:24]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Seismic Wave Behavior: A Single Boundary Refracts & Reflects
This introduction to seismic wave behavior describes Snell's Law and how it applies to layers in the earth. It addresses reflected, refracted, critically refracted, and head waves. Seismic waves travel at different speeds through...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pitch: Super Sounding Drums
This video segment, adapted from ZOOM, explores sounds made by homemade drums of different sizes, shapes, and materials. [3:41]