This section is intended to explain the principles of MRI to students of A Level (or equivalent) background. It is also of good use to teachers as the simple expalnations and analogies used could be easily adapted for a classroom lesson.

Difficult words or un-familiar terms are linked to a glossary. If you find a word you don't understand simply click on it and an explanation will appear before your very eyes. Also included are summary questions. Selected answers to these can be acessed in the same way. Simply click on the relevant section and all your questions will be answered.