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Course redesign for introductory calculus-based mechanics.
A set of simple computer aided demonstrations for conveying linear motion.
A tutorial and applet showing the most general solutions to projectile motion, as related to basketball.
The physics of sailing From Physclips: Mechanics with animations and film.
Physlet problems that relate to gravity.
Applet draws the position-versus-time plot of an object that is dragged across the screen by the user.
Applet demonstrates the oscillatory motion of a particle in a potential energy well. The force acting on the particle is... see more
An applet that demonstrates projectile motion. Extensive explanaory text included.
Projectile motion Java applet with air resistance included.
Illustrates physical principles by simulating a race between two balls on different shaped tracks. Can change lower track... see more
A Java applet for demonstrating basic traffic flow, reaction times in braking, and importance of following distance,... see more
Would you like to measure your reation time? Would you like to estimate how fast you can drive on the highway?
Tutorial on basic issues of position, velocity, and acceleration.
This collection of three essays was developed from the author's experience teaching the course Fluid Dynamics of the... see more
This e-Book is a first step toward a shift in the role of the printed textbook from authoritative serial repository to... see more
Applet for demonstrating the acceleration of a body expelling mass (rocket). Extensive explanatory text included.
Applet demonstrates the accleration of a rocket. Extensive explanatory text included.
Demonstrates the kinematics and dynamics of a rolling object striking a surface and rebounding. Includes the effects of... see more
A pdf of a solved problem with test template. Students can study and practice the problem and receive the template to... see more
Applet for demonstrating static friction. Extensive explanatory text included.
This is the second term in a two-semester course on statistical mechanics. Basic principles are examined in 8.334, such... see more
Applets demonstrate the motion of the center of mass of two particles moving with respect to each other.
This video was recorded at Thematic International Conference on Bio-, Nano- and Space Technologies, EU & Science Centers... see more
This Java applet simulates the motion in 2D of interacting particles. Forces include springs, gravity, and electrostatic... see more