Explore Physics in Everyday Life

If you've ever sat bored to tears in physics class wondering how physics will ever apply to you in your life, you need to visit Physics Life on the Institute of Physics physics.org website. Physics Life is a fun Flash animated website that you explore with the click of a mouse to learn how everyday objects and technologies work. Click the remote control to learn how remote controls work with your television. Click the microwave to learn how microwaves cook food. Click a fuse box to learn how they protect against excessive currents. Etc.