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| Added: 07/28/2006 This set of Physlet-based learning activities provide a wide range of exercises to help students explore one dimensional kinematics. Both qualitative and quantitative questions are asked. In many of these simulations, students must apply concepts and make |
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| Added: 07/28/2006 This short annimation displays the vector sum of up to five (5) vectors. A good display of the tip-to-tail method. |
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| Added: 07/28/2006 This is a collection of online tutorials using Java applets with accompanying text designed to help students understand concepts in introductory mechanics. Topics include Vectors, 1D Kinematics, 2D Kinematics, Dynamics (Forces), and Work and Energy (under |
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| Added: 07/28/2006 This applet is designed to help students explore the concepts of 1D motion. The user can place a simulated man at some initial position with an initial velocity and acceleration. The program will graph the position, velocity, and acceleration of the man v |
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| Added: 07/28/2006 This applet simulates the motion of projectile fired into the air. It allows the user to fire many different objects from a cannon. The graphics and interface engaging. The user can adjust many different variables, including the intial speed, the initial |
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| Added: 07/28/2006 This shockwave applet is a simple illustration of the addition of two vectors. The placement, direction, and magnitude of the vectors can be changed. Results of the sum are give in Cartesian and polar coordinates. It is also possible to display the compon |
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| Added: 07/28/2006 This Spanish tutorial outlines the properties of the motion of a projectile. Two applets are included on this page. The first is a simulation of a projectile being fired in the air. The initial height, x-velocity, and y-velocity can be set by the user. T |
