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This web site provides technology-based resources and information for physics education.  Simulations on a wide range of topics are available, including Newton's Laws, electricity, light and quantum physics. The simulations are developed in conjunction with careful research to enhance their effectiveness as learning tools. Links to research on the use of technology for physics education.  Examples of class use of the materials are also available.

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Electricity & Magnetism
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Metadata instance created November 11, 2004 by Ed Lee
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August 18, 2016 by Lyle Barbato
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The PhET Project, (2004), WWW Document, (https://phet.colorado.edu/).
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The PhET Project, PhET: Physics Education Technology (2004), <https://phet.colorado.edu/>.
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The PhET Project. (2004, October 12). PhET: Physics Education Technology. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://phet.colorado.edu/
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The PhET Project. PhET: Physics Education Technology. October 12, 2004. https://phet.colorado.edu/ (accessed 5 November 2024).
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The PhET Project. PhET: Physics Education Technology. 2004. 12 Oct. 2004. 5 Nov. 2024 <https://phet.colorado.edu/>.
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