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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.
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An introduction to classical mechanics. Suitable for students who are beginning the subject.
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Colorful illustrated tutorial shows how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works.
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A JAVA applet to simulate orbits in four different central forces: gravity, Yukawa, 1/R^4 and Black Holes
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A brief overview of chaos theory and applications in classical mechanics.
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Articles with practical advice and solutions for lots of topical problems.
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Free online encyclopedia with description of the theory and history of classical mechanics.
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Web page contains intuitive and clear, simple and intuitive derivation of Gyroscope Effect’s formula.
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Links to various problem sets relating to 1 and 2 dimensional kinematics. Easy mechanics problems and solutions.
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If you want to learn about gravity come here.
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Graphics, related links and a video combine to show you how gyroscopes work.
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Explanation of lifting capabilities of helium, hydrogen and hot air balloons, from How Stuff Works.
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Article in the Platonic Realms. Gives a novice's overview of Kepler's laws.
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An original paper by William Rowan Hamilton, dated 1833.
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Gives a solution on a symmetric, linear, triatomic molecule problem.
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This site covers motion and forces for individuals with no prior knowledge of the subject.
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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.
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Symmetry of function. Finding of primitive without integration-summation. Newton's laws of any order. Mechanics of third order.
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Separation of motion of centre of mass and rotation about a fixed axis.
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Provides several interactive physics simulations such as springs and masses, pendulums, molecules. Objects, mass, gravity, spring stiffness can be modified.
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Overview of the Lagrange points of the sun-earth-system. Links to a detailed derivation.
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A physics safety educational tool.
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Mathematical description and derivation of wave equations.
