Amusement Park Physics
How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? Design your own roller coaster and experiment with bumper car collisions. |
An introduction to physics - Mechanics
An introduction to classical mechanics. Suitable for students who are beginning the subject. |
Block and Tackle
Colorful illustrated tutorial shows how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works. |
Central Forces with Java
A JAVA applet to simulate orbits in four different central forces: gravity, Yukawa, 1/R^4 and Black Holes |
Chaotic Systems
A brief overview of chaos theory and applications in classical mechanics. |
Free Body Diagrams
A short introduction to and description of free body diagrams which are essential for the understanding of classical mechanics. |
Freshman Problems in Mechanics
Links to various problem sets relating to 1 and 2 dimensional kinematics. Easy mechanics problems and solutions. |
Gravity
If you want to learn about gravity come here. |
Gyroscope
Graphics, related links and a video combine to show you how gyroscopes work. |
How a Gyroscope Works
Explanation of why a gyroscope should resist being turned in any direction perpendicular to its axis. |
How a Helium Balloon Works
Explanation of lifting capabilities of helium, hydrogen and hot air balloons, from How Stuff Works. |
On a general Method of expressing the Paths of Light,and of the Planets, by the Coefficients of a Characteristic Function
An original paper by William Rowan Hamilton, dated 1833. |
Oscillations
Gives a solution on a symmetric, linear, triatomic molecule problem. |
Physics at Appleby College
A comprehensive collection of Java Applets on Waves, Sound and Light. |
Physics for Beginners
This site covers motion and forces for individuals with no prior knowledge of the subject. |
Physics of Sound
Rigorous derivation of sound wave equations from a molecular model of an ideal diatomic gas. General solution of the wave equations. Point source radiating in a moving medium. |
Rigid Bodies
Separation of motion of centre of mass and rotation about a fixed axis. |
Roller Coaster Physics
Discussion of some of the physics involved, aimed at the middle or high school teacher. |
Simulations with Java
Provides several interactive physics simulations such as springs and masses, pendulums, molecules. Objects, mass, gravity, spring stiffness can be modified. |
The Lagrange Points
Overview of the Lagrange points of the sun-earth-system. Links to a detailed derivation. |
The Physics and Math of Soccer
Discusses shape of a soccer ball, spin effects, motion of projectiles. |
Wave Equation
Mathematical description and derivation of wave equations. |
