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Title: A Sense of Scale
Url: http://www.falstad.com/scale/
Creator: Falstad, Paul
Description: Created by Paul Falstad, this page compares the distance/magnitude/size of various objects or constants. This includes physical dimensions such as the diameter of particles, atoms and biological cells, the height of Mt. Everest, depth of the Earth's crust, distances to planets, stars, and galaxies. Colored histograms are displayed for visual aid. Most of the physical quantities are linked to online references.
LC Classification: Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research -- Physical measurements (General)
GEM Subject: Mathematics
Science -- Physics
Science -- Astronomy
Key Concept: Astronomy
Mathematics -- Measurement
Physics
Resource Type: Reference Material
Instructional Material
Format: Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Learner
Education Level: High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education
Language: English
Access Rights: Free access
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