About
this Web Page
Every year I ask my regents
physics classes to write about a particular topic in physics. Last year we
wrote about artificial satellites and the year before that we wrote about
electromagnetic radiation. This year I decided that magnetism would
be a good topic. I thought this topic would really illustrate the many ways
that mankind's knowledge of physics has been applied to create important
everyday uses. Magnets are used in the electric motors that power all our
household appliances, they are used in power stations to create the electricity
we use everyday and they are used to record and playback music. Magnets play an
important role in so many consumer products and are finding new and interesting
applications in the health field.
Mr. Mangiacapre - St. Mary's HS Manhasset, NY
A lot different students were
responsible for making this web page but I would like to give special thanks to
a few students who went far beyond the call of duty by volunteering hours of
their free time to see this project to completion.
Special Thanks to:
Anne
P. - For her huge
investment of time and effort. For never giving up and for her dedication to
excellence. For maintaining her usual cheerfulness and humor even when things
were getting a little frustrating.
Nelson
L. - For a tremendous job
in scanning all the pictures you see on this page.
Caroline M. - For formatting most of the text you see on this web site.