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- Amusement Park
Physics- Explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design
of amusement park rides. Activities invite visitors to design a roller
coaster and determine the outcomes of bumper car collisions. Links to
related sites are provided.
- Catholic Memorial
Physics- High School physics formulas, Java Applets, physical constants,
science project ideas, physics carols, scientific calculators, study
skills, and links to other resources.
- Common
Errors in Undergraduate Mathematics- This page describes the errors
seen most frequently in undergraduate mathematics, the likely causes
of those errors, and their remedies. Avoid these errors in order to
improve in any math-intensive course, including physics.
- Computer Simulation Methods-
A web site devoted to faculty and students using computer simulation
techniques as a method of discovery in physics. This is a companion
site to a textbook, but provides content from other sources as well.
- Critique
and Commentary on the Science of Star Trek- Scientist working at
NASA takes the time to briefly analyze various Star Trek scientific
issues. An easy read, and a good one.
- Elements
of Machines- Some simple machines, explained, described and illustrated.
- Evil Tutor's
Guide: Graphs and Figures- An amusing, yet sincere, look at where
students go wrong when producing scientific graphs for school, college
and degree level work.
- Fireworks,
Half a Dozen Pi's, and the Fourth of July- Estimate the size of
fireworks bursts in the sky using a simple formula. Article includes
discussion of physics and math involved.
- Fizzics Fizzle-
Interactive guide to physics. Has three levels of instruction: beginner,
intermediate and advanced.
- Fundamental
Physical Constants from NIST- The values of the fundamental physical
constants provided at this site are recommended for international use
by CODATA and are the latest available.
- Glenbrook
(Illinois) South High School Physics- Offering help for the high
school physics student with dynamic animation examples, problem sets
and a comprehensive guide to the material.
- How Things Work-
A service providing answers to questions about physics, science, and
how things in the world around us work. Companion to the book by the
same name.
- How to
Study Physics- A University of Texas classic, written before the
web was around, but now revised and web-ready.
- How To Study
Physics- A 1955 pamphlet of advice for physics students, with much
that's still useful today.
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Interactive Textbook- College freshman-level physics textbook online
in several different formats, notably a java-interactive format.
- Introduction
to Radar- Short course in radar and related matters, especially
how it is used and thwarted in wartime situations.
- Lectures
on Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, and Einstein- Full lecture notes
from an introductory course taught at U of Virginia.
- Live The Physics-
Somewhat interactive site which intends to help with all sorts of physics
homework and studying issues, and even allows you to e-mail questions
to the authors.
- Making Waves-
An online guide to sound and electromagnetic radiation, created by the
1996 physics students at St. Mary's H.S. Manhasset, U.S.A.
- Motion Mountain
Textbook- A free physics textbook on the introductory physics course
level, written to be surprising, entertaining, and thought-provoking.
Chapters are downloadable pdf files.
- Mousetrap-Powered Cars and Projects-
Designed as "your complete source for mousetrap car know-how." Provides
technical help, building tips, and activities that can be downloaded.
The book, "Mousetrap Car: The Secrets to Success!" is available for
sale at the site.
- New
Scientist's Guide to the Quantum World- Online book explaining some
of the quirks and interesting details of quantum theory.
- Physics 2000-
An interactive journey through modern physics. Have fun learning visually
and conceptually about 20th century science and high-tech devices. Uses
Java applets.
- Physics Comics- Comics-style
lessons in physics fundamentals. Topics include motion, forces, vectors,
work and energy, and impulse and momentum.
- Physics
Encyclopedia- This site provides exhaustive, comprehensive, carefully
selected and structured lists on Internet physics resources.
- Physics First-
Comprehensive site covering many of the issues and facts related to
teaching physics early in high school, before chemistry and biology.
- Physics for Beginners-
An introduction to some concepts in physics for the absolute beginner.
Included is a equation solver which is for use with the Physics For
Beginners section.
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Physics Reference- Physics symbols, constants, and SI units, prefixes
and rules.
- Professor Stephen Hawking Online-
Biographical, educational, and scholarly. Also includes a bit of fun
(did you know he was on The Simpsons TV show?)
- Skateboard
Science- The techniques and equipment skateboarders use to seemingly
bend the law of gravity. In the trickscience section, the site explains
the physics behind the stunts, and several experiments to try at home.
The equipment section offers an in-depth look at skateboard design.
- The Soundry, a Site
About Sound- An exciting, interactive, and educational web site
about sound. Covers everything from the most basic concepts of what
sound actually is to the specifics of how humans perceive it. Requires
java-enabled browser and shockwave plug-in to enjoy the whole site.
Uses frames.
- Spacetime
Wrinkles- Major advances in computation are only now enabling scientists
to simulate how black holes form, evolve, and interact. Learn about
relativity and its predictions through text and video files at this
site.
- Suction
Cup History and Science- Kids' "question and answer page" from a
commercial site. Includes history of suction cups, uses, why suction
cups stick, etc.
- The Internet Pilot to Physics
(TIPTOP)- The site is "the result of an international effort to
improve the use of information technology and the WWW in physics research
and education. The project aimed to promote physics not only to scientists
but also to the industry, schools, students and any individuals interested
in physics and natural science." Excellent starting point for many physics-related
topics.
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