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Educational film series

Physics: A World Iin Motion

Historical discovery, on-location investigation and laboratory experiments are used to present the phenomenal world of physics in a real-life context that students can relate to and easily understand. The development of pertinent physical concepts move from concrete examples to theoretical explorations requiring abstract models. Students are encouraged to apply a variety of strategies to problems and issues requiring qualitative and/or quantitative solutions. A comprehensive resource correlation guide is included free with the complete series.

Titles in this series

60 films

1996 · 30m

Atomic Spectra

Reveals the visible spectra of a number of gases, and explains the analytical power of spectral analysis. This…

1996 · 30m

Biomedical Applications of EMR

Discusses the relative energy of electromagnetic waves of different frequencies ii terms of their penetrating ability in human…

1996 · 30m

Charge on the Electron

Repeats R.A. Millikan's oil-drop experiment. Measures, collects and carries out an analysis of the data to determine the…

1996 · 30m

Charge to Mass Ratio

A detailed analysis of J.J. Thomson's charge-to-mass ratio experiement. Data from the experiment is used to calculate the…

1996 · 30m

Collinear Momentum

The biathlon provides the context for investigating the law of conservation of momentum. Identifies different types of collisions…

1996 · 30m

Coulomb Forces in Nature

Ionic crystals provide a real-life application of quantifying electrostatic forces between point chages. Large-sized models are used to…

1996 · 30m

Coulomb’s Law

A torsion balance is used in a quantitative analysis of the relationship among charge, distance and electrostatic force…

1996 · 30m

Current Electricity

Viewers are challenged to devise a source of potential difference from provided materials. Investigates electric-current concepts by discussion,…

1996 · 30m

Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

Elastic and inelastic collisions are analysed. A montage of sports images reveals that most collisions are inelastic. Uses…

1996 · 30m

Electric Fields Between Plates

Investigates the shape of electric fields between and around plates, and reveals the uniformity of such fields. Analyses…

1996 · 30m

Electrical Potential

Defines electric potential and electric potential difference. A ride on a water slide is used to compare the…

1996 · 30m

Electromagnetic Forces

The concept of electromagnetism is introduced and investigated. The principles discussed are then applied to the workings of…

1996 · 30m

Electrostatics

Historic views, from the two-fluid concept of the Greeks to Franklin's single positive fluid, explain electrostatic charge in…

1996 · 30m

EMR and the Stars

Explains that different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are used to explore the universe. Explores the value of…