Physics

Physics Applets

http://www.mip.berkeley.edu/physics/appletindex.html

Created as part of the Museum Informatics Project at the University of California, Berkeley, this website serves as a clearinghouse of high-quality physics applets that can be used in a variety of settings. The site is divided into a few basic topical areas, such as mechanics, waves, properties of heat and matter, and optics. While a search engine isn't provided, visitors can use the "Find" function provided by most browsers to look for specific items of interest. It is worth noting that the applets dealing with various fields of optics are quite strong, and visitors will no doubt locate at least a handful of applets here that they can use in the classroom or just to increase their own understanding of physics.

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Physlets

http://qbx6.ltu.edu/s_schneider/physlets/main/index.shtml

Understanding how various concepts and processes in physics can be an exasperating experience for students beginning to study the field, so finding sites like this one can be quite a delight. These Java-based applets were developed at Davidson University by Wolfgang Christian, and they are a real delight. First-time visitors may wish to read through the introduction on using these physlets, and then move on to look through the different sections on the site. In total, there are over 100 physlets here, and they include those that illustrate (or animate) such processes as linear momentum, elastic linear collisions, and the movement of sound waves.

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Amusement Park Physics
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/
Explore the physics of roller coasters, bumper cars, and freefall rides
then discover the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy
as you design your own roller coaster.

Flash Animations for Physics

"We have been increasingly using Flash animations for illustrating Physics content. This page provides access to those animations which may be of general interest. The animations will appear in a separate window."

The robot lab

Amusement Park Physics
   This site provides simple explanations for the physics that make
   amusement park rides possible. Find out what Newton's laws of
   motion have to do with bumper cars, design a roller coaster, see
   what Galileo has to do with the design of free fall rides, and
   learn more about carousels, pendulums, and ride safety. Also
   provides a physics glossary. From Annenberg/CPB.

http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/