Directory of Everyday Things Resources

This category is dedicated to the physics of the things which are used in the daylife.

Resources in This Category

How Aerosol Cans Work

http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/aerosol-can.htm
Offers the physical explanation, related to the properties of fluids, that lies behind these common dispensers. Graphs and useful links.
Yummy Physics - The Physics of Cooking

http://webspace.webring.com/people/ey/yummyphysics/
Explains how ovens work through radiation, convection and conduction. Explains how microwaves work, the differences between normal glassware and corning and the differences between a convection and normal oven.

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