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Electricity from sea waves
Energy, in all its forms, is an integral part of human life. Due to rapid development, the demand for energy has risen sharply, leading to excessive use of fossil fuels. These materials have limited reserves, and their combustion has harmful effects on the Earth and, by extension, on humans. As a…
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Explore the properties of sound waves by using robotics
Sounds good: try some simple activities that use robots to explore the basic properties of sound waves – reflection, absorption, and propagation.
Colourful electrolysis vortex in a magnetic field
Chasing rainbows: the interaction of an electric current and magnetic field in a solution with pH indicator gives amazing colour patterns as electrolysis occurs.
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