Earth Month: Green Energy
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power our vehicles
Nimesh Patel
Manager, Engineering Services
Nimesh Patel is a Manager of Engineering Services for Finning Canada.
Testing Spacesuit Material
Learn about a new material for spacesuits and the engineer who designed it.
How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
Introduction to Current Electricity
Learn about current electricity and why it should be handled safely
Does Living Near High-Voltage Power Lines Cause Cancer?
Learn about the risks of electromagnetic radiation near high-voltage power lines.
Exploring Canada’s Particle Accelerators
Particle accelerators have amazing applications - from growing food to making airplanes safe.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Learn about the history, function, uses, benefits and risks of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a medical imaging technology.
What do magnets do?
Have fun discovering what magnets can pick up in this hands on activity.
How much power is generated when climbing a set of stairs?
Put on your running shoes and sharpen your pencil! Investigate the mathematical connection between work and power in this hands-on activity.
Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power
Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.
How is Lenz's Law Used in Drop Tower Rides?
How do magnetic fields help you get down safely from the top of a drop tower ride? Learn how electromagnetic induction works at the amusement park.
How Can Understanding Physics Help Me Go Faster on My Bike?
You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about dynamics, gravitational force and friction!
Cosmic Radiation and Aviation
Learn how people came to understand the source of cosmic radiation, as well as how this radiation impacts those who work in and travel on airplanes.