Physics

Wilson Hall, Fermilab

What's Inside

From this page, you can find links to general physics facts and activities. The number of activities continues to grow bit by bit, so check back often. Some activities can be done right on the site, while others are things you can do at home or in your classroom. If you're looking for some good books on physics, check out the book list we've provided.

Information and Activities

Physics Books	This is a list of good books on physics. It includes a brief description of each book. A link to Amazon.com is provided if you're interested in purchasing the book or want more information about it.
Physics Glossary	Here, you'll find short definitions of common physics terms.
Refraction of Light	An activity you can do at home or school that demonstrates refraction of light as it passes from one substance to another.
Speed	This page provides a brief description of the concept of speed and includes a calculator that can find speed if given the distance and the total time. It can also calculate distance and time if supplied with the appropriate values.
Horsepower and Watts	This page provides a brief description of these terms and allows you to convert between the two.
Balancing Forks	An activity you can do at home or school that demonstrates the concept of center of gravity.
Make an Egg Float	An activity you can do at home or at school, this demonstrates the concept of density.
What Sticks to a Magnet?	An activity you can do at home or school. Find everyday objects and see whether they are magnetic. A chart can be printed from the web page to help you record your findings.
Find your weight on other worlds!	Find out what you would weigh on other plantes in the solar system!
Subjective Color Activity	An activity you can do at home or school, this demonstrates a phenomenon known as "subjective color". A template is provided that you can print and cut out.
Make a Simple Electromagnet	An activity you can do at home to make a simple elecromagnet using mateials you can purchase at any hardware store.
Related Fields of Study	This is a list of various areas of science that are related to physics. It includes a basic definition of each science or field of study.