How do scientists detect planets around distant stars? Use this model to explore how a star’s movement and light intensity are affected by an orbiting planet. Explore the effects of…
…others. Non-polar molecules are attracted through a London dispersion attraction; polar molecules are attracted through both the London dispersion force and the stronger dipole-dipole attraction. The force of attractions between…
Explore what happens when a force is exerted on a polymeric plastic material. There are many different types of materials. Each material has a particular molecular structure, which is responsible…
Explore what happens when a force is exerted on a ceramic material. There are many different types of materials. Each material has a particular molecular structure, which is responsible for…
Explore what happens when a force is exerted on a metallic material. There are many different types of materials. Each material has a particular molecular structure, which is responsible for…
Explore what happens when a force is exerted on a rubber tire. There are many different types of materials. Each material has a particular molecular structure, which is responsible for…
Explore the strength and direction of forces between two charged objects by observing the color and direction of the force pointers.
Observe the direction of forces between a negatively charged Van de Graaff generator and a positively charged object.
Explore the relationship between charge, electric fields, and forces on objects by manipulating charge.
Explore the difference in attractive forces between polar and nonpolar molecules.