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A collection of simulations and virtual labs focusing on first-year college physics. PhET provides fun, interactive,... see more
Calculus-Based Physics is a two-volume introductory physics textbook complete with ancillary materials. The book itself... see more
A collection of Java applets with accompanying text designed to help students understand concepts in introductory... see more
Newton's law of universal gravitation extends gravity beyond earth. Newton's law of universal gravitation is about the... see more
In this animation, a moving cart shoots a ball straight up. Students get to vote on where the ball will land, and then... see more
This website contains a collection of interactive tutorials on introductory physics. Topics include Newtonian mechanics,... see more
This simulation demonstrates the concept of centripetal force through a simplified carousel consisting of masses on the... see more
ChaosBook is a self-contained graduate textbook on classical and quantum chaos. Your professor does not know this... see more
This site contains an extensive set of notes on basic topics in physics. There are extensive illustrations and animations... see more
Two applets demonstrate conservation of momentum.
The lessons posted on this site were designed to engage students with real-world data relevant to content taught in... see more
Introduces position vs. time graphs. Discusses what their shape and slope mean, and how to determine slope. Includes... see more
A tutorial on basic electromagnetism, with an applet demonstrating Ohm's Law.
A set of notes covering the contents of Engineering Statics at the sophomore level in engineering.
A complete set of simulations for a first semester college physics class.
Learning object repository for science teachers (biology, physics, mathematics). You will find flash animations and... see more
Describes what free fall and the acceleration of gravity are. (The acceleration due to gravity is approximated in this... see more
A digital textbook on the fundamentals of mechanics, in encyclopediac form. Many of the entries have corresponding... see more
This simulation lets users study projectile motion in a "golf" setting. The launch velocity and launch angle of the "golf... see more
An online activity center for exploring the effects of gravity.
In this simulation, students learn about kinetic and potential energy by finding the best start point for a car of a... see more
This is a hyper-linked exploration of topics in classical mechanics.
Investigate how an inclined plane redirects and reduces the force pulling a brick downward, with or without friction. A... see more
An electronic laboratory manual for introductory physics consisting of videos (on principles and laboratory procedure) in... see more