Physics Demonstrations

The following categories, using the Physics Instructional Resource Association (PIRA) demonstration Classification scheme, are available now. A Demonstration Bibliography is also available for an additional source of information. Read the disclaimer!

 

1. Mechanics
2. Fluid Mechanics
3. Oscillations and Waves
4. Thermodynamics
5. Electricity and Magnetism
6. Optics
7. Modern Physics
8. Astronomy
9. Equipment/Miscellaneous

Other Online Demonstration Rooms

Boston University*
Brown Physics Lecture Demonstrations
CSU Pomona*
Michigan State University
North Carolina State University*
University of California, Berkeley
University of Guelph
University of Iowa*
University of Maryland
University of Minnesota,* The Origin of the DCS
University of Oregon
University of Texas at Austin*
University of Wisconsin
Wake Forest University*

* Indicates uses the PIRA Classification Scheme

Disclaimer:

The demonstrations contained and referenced herein are listed for the purposes of cataloguing, and describing physics demonstrations which should be conducted only under the direction of a trained instructional support professional or physicist. These demonstrations are not presented for the purpose of being conducted by persons unconnected to this facility and/or persons not consulting with or being supervised by the recognized instructional support professional or physicist and his/her staff. The university is responsible only for those demonstrations carried out using its own equipment and established safety and scheduling policies, and bears no responsibility for those choosing to use this source material for their own purposes. All demonstrations described and contained herein are public domain, and can also easily be found in reference materials in libraries, bookstores, and electronic sources.