University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Quantum Atom
Several pages with an interesting discussion of the visible light spectrum and atomic absorption and emission line spectrum. Features excellent graphics, thorough and understandable discussion, and many interactive Java applets.
California Institute of Technology
Magnet Lab: Caltech Physics Applets
Although specifically designed for physics students at Caltech, anyone interested in learning more about electricity, magnetism or various other physical phenomena can benefit by exploring these interactive applets. A circuit tutorial...
Florida State University
Florida State University: Light and Color: Sources of Visible Light
This site discusses primary lighting sources and gives information on the different properties and spectral characteristics of each. Also includes links to some interactive Java applets.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Measuring With Shadows
You can use shadows and a meter stick to measure very tall objects from the ground--and before you try this experiment yourself, see how it works with a Java applet that measures the height of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Electromagnetic Induction
Learners investigate electromagnetic induction. Some topics explored in the activities are Faraday's law of induction, superconductivity, and non-conservative fields. The resource consists of video clips, online textbook chapters,...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Forces: Current Carrying Wires in Magnetic Fields
Learners investigate current-carrying wires in magnetic fields. Some topics explored in the activities are forces, magnetic dipoles, and circuits. The resource consists of video clips, lecture notes, exam questions, java applets, and...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Electrostatics With Conductors
Learners investigate electrostatics with conductors. Some topics explored in the activities are electric shielding, conductors, and charging by induction. The resource consists of video clips, lecture notes, online textbook chapters,...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Temperature and Absolute Zero
A thorough, multipage discussion of color and color television sets that explains how an image is formed on the television using red, green, and blue light. Understandable discussion, excellent graphics, and many interactive Java applets.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Einstein's Legacy: Microwave Ovens
A series of pages that explain how microwave radiation is utilized by ovens to cook food. Includes several Java applets.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Build Your Own Solar System
This Java applet creates a model of a solar system with user-defined data. Users can create a solar system with up to four planets, choosing the star type at the center of the solar system, planet name, size, eccentricity of orbit and...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solving Square Root Equations Using Tables and Graphs
Given a square root equation, the student will solve the equation using tables or graphs - connecting the two methods of solutions. Includes Java applet.