Physics Experiments
We provide you with some science experiments that students of any age can perform to help demonstrate principles of physics. Some projects are just for fun, some are "tricks," and some will allow you to obtain useful scientific data. Such experiments would be appropriate for a science fair.
Surface Tension - Basic Physics Experiments & Tricks
An explanation of surface tension, along with some basic experiments and tricks that make use of the phenomenon.
An explanation of surface tension, along with some basic experiments and tricks that make use of the phenomenon.
Cosmic Ray Detector
We teach you how to build your own cosmic ray detector.
We teach you how to build your own cosmic ray detector.
Rocket Balloon
We explain how to create a rocket out of a balloon using common household items, and what makes it move. Learn the wonders of the rocket balloon!
We explain how to create a rocket out of a balloon using common household items, and what makes it move. Learn the wonders of the rocket balloon!
Simple Machine Experiments
This site provides experiments utilizing simple machines, such as levers, springs and pulleys. The experiments are great for the classroom or at home.
This site provides experiments utilizing simple machines, such as levers, springs and pulleys. The experiments are great for the classroom or at home.
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab
This resource provides information on a number of physics experiments and science projects. Perfect for both the classroom or home experimentation!
This resource provides information on a number of physics experiments and science projects. Perfect for both the classroom or home experimentation!
Smoke Ring Experiments
A resource with a number of experiments for "vortex ring launchers" which can create rings of smoke.
A resource with a number of experiments for "vortex ring launchers" which can create rings of smoke.
Home Physics Experiments
Some basic physics experiments that can be performed with little expertise or preparation, provided Professor Clint Sprott and the Wonders of Physics.
Some basic physics experiments that can be performed with little expertise or preparation, provided Professor Clint Sprott and the Wonders of Physics.