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Online Physics

Learn Physics Today	This is an online tutorial. (Requires Java-enabler browser).
Circuit Simulator	Experiments modifying circuits.
Virtual Lab	Lab simulations for mechanics, E&M, optics, fluids, etc.
The Physics Classroom	Contains tutorials used in high school physics.
Optics	Very basic information about optics (therefore not complicated to understand).
How Things Work	Answers to all sorts of questions you may have.
Explore	A collection of Shockwave physics applets. Requires Macromedia Shockwave Plug-in.
U. of Guelph	All about DC circuits.
Wheatstone	Measure an unknown resistance using a Wheatstone Bridge.
Infrared activities	All about infrared.
Physics Illuminations	Tutorials covering 1-D and 2-D kinematics, dynamics and vectors.
Vector Arithmetic	by Vladimir Sorokin: Use your mouse to draw vectors A and B, then select the desired operation in the left column.
Unit Converter	Demonstrates and explains unit conversions for all types of units.
Mechanics Virtual Labs	A smorgasbord of real time virtual mechanics demonstrations/experiments.

The Science Club	Lots of fun projects containing good descriptions of what occurs.
Reeko	A mad scientist’s lab of fun experiments to do.
Little Shop of Physics	Brain teasers (physics questions), experiments, science fair projects, and more.
How things work	Lots of physics questions answered. You can even ask questions.

Some History of Physics

Museum	Information on early instruments used in physics (1645-1900).
Electromagnetics	Contains information about inventors and their contributions to electromagnetics.

Other Interesting Science Sites

NASA	Lots of interesting, up-to-date articles.
SPS	Society of Physics Students national web-site
SPS at GRCC	Find out here what's going on with SPS at GRCC.