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    How I Became a Scientist: From English Literature Major to Science

    How I Became a Scientist: From English Literature Major to Science

    How does an English literature major ultimately end up as a cancer biologist? Varmus tells us of his circuitous path to becoming a scientist to illustrate the many routes that one can follow to a career in science.

    Keywords:
    Physical sciences -- Vocational guidance Biologists -- Vocational guidance
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    Using Graphs to Explain Motion (Screencast)

    Using Graphs to Explain Motion (Screencast)

    In this screencast, you'll observe two vehicles moving across the screen at different rates then describe the motion. Additionally, you'll select the corresponding graphs of distance vs. time, velocity vs. time, and acceleration vs. time for each vehicle.

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Speed Motion
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    Mass Versus Weight

    Mass Versus Weight

    In this learning activity you'll explore the difference between mass and weight.

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Mass (Physics) Weights measures Weight (Physics)
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    Others
     
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    Construction of Free-Body Diagrams

    Construction of Free-Body Diagrams

    In this learning activity you'll explore a step-by-step process to solve simple free-body diagrams. They identify forces acting in the x or y direction in interactive exercises.

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Mechanics
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    Others
     
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    What Is Torque? (Screencast)

    What Is Torque? (Screencast)

    Learners read a description of torque and study the factors that cause its magnitude to change.

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Torque -- Measurement
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    Thermodynamic Transfer

    Thermodynamic Transfer

    In this animated object, learners examine how thermal energy is transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation. A brief quiz completes the activity.

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Heat -- Transmission
    Resource Type:
    Others
     
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    What Is Electricity?

    What Is Electricity?

    The learner studies how electrons travel from one atom to the next. Examples demonstrate how voltage is created by the use of a battery or through magnetism. A quiz completes the activity.

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Electricity
    Resource Type:
    Others
     
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    Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation

    Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation

    In this animated activity, learners explore three major methods of heat transfer and practice identifying each.

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Heat -- Transmission
    Resource Type:
    Others
     
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    Newton's Third Law of Motion - Video

    Newton's Third Law of Motion - Video

    In this learning activity you'll examine Newton's Third Law: for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction.

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Mechanics
    Resource Type:
    Video
     
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    Newton's First Law of Motion - Video

    Newton's First Law of Motion - Video

    The learner views several animations to study Newton's First Law of Motion, also known as "The Law of Inertia."

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Keywords:
    Inertia (Mechanics)
    Resource Type:
    Video