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Hyperphysics
How Stuff
Works
The Physics
Hypertextbook
ThePhysicsClassroom
Homework help from 1400+ Master's-PhD
graduates
Physlink - Ask the Experts
Physicslessons.com
Physics Central -
http://www.physicscentral.com/
MIT OPEN COURSEWARE
http://ocw.mit.edu/index.html |
Physics 2000
This site teaches many basic concepts in physics through interactive
Java apps and colorful graphics. The site is a bit heavy graphically
and navigation is somewhat confusing, however the interactive
activities themselves are well-constructed and fun
Contemporary College Physics
Simulation
Library
Dynamics-physics
MyPhysicsLab - Physics
Simulations
Fear of Physics
-
http://www.fearofphysics.com/
educypedia - Java Applets
The Internet Pilot to Physics
- This site provides links to other physics-related sites, a
calendar, and a "Physics Forum." However, it is the "Virtual
Laboratory" with Java Applets,
VRML, and ShockWave demonstrations
and applications that makes this site "cool."
Physics Unbound - An
interesting collection of resources. There is information here on
classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism,uatum mechanics, and
more.
ASTRONOMICAL DISTANCES
- D.P. Hamilton, Department of Astronomy, University of Maryland
"You are in a spaceship leaving Earth to explore the Universe! How
fast do you want to travel?" For more information see
Astronomy Workshop
Tools; |
Physics Finder
PhysicsWeb - Resources
Physics Sites - espanol
Emilio
Segre Visual Archive
COSMIC DISTANCE SCALES - INTERACTIVE
- M. Masetti & K. Mukai, High Energy Astrophysics Science archive
Researh Center (HEASARC), a service of the Laboratory for
High-Energy Astrophysics (LHEA), Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA
VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see
Education;
High Energy Astrophysics
Science archive Researh Center (HEASARC);
Laboratory for High-Energy
Astrophysics (LHEA) or the
Goddard Space
Flight Center |
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Collisions:
Light,
Heavy,
Same.
Swinging
Pendulums:
Different starts. Strange things can happen when things spin.
Speed and Acceleration The science behind
how something moves.
Why things fall:
Fall
Video. What is "the pull" in "the pull of gravity?"
Zero g:
Zero g
Video, A
Pendulum.
How can you make gravity go away?
Ball on a String
A ball is twirled on a string. Then the string is cut....
Shake it!
First
one Down Throw one ball and drop another. Which one lands first?
Things that Spin:
The race,
Wheel (still),
Wheel (spinning).
Sound:
2D,
How we
hear,
Play sounds.
The Perpetual Motion Page -
Plans and explanations for four perpetual-motion machines are on
this page. The page includes an important disclaimer.
hotAIR - Rare and
well-done tidbits from the Annals of Improbable Research - With
areas of the web site dedicated to "Launching Stuff with Liquid
Nitrogen," "Dry Ice bombs and Surgical Tubing Slingshots," and "The
Periodic Table of the Presidents," how can you go wrong? The only
disappointment was that the "Spamcam" was working. (Warning: Some of
the experiments on this page can be dangerous.)
Shhockwave Player to view the site.
How a physicist would solve a problem.
What is
Friction?:
An
Experiment
Friction doesn't really want you to move; ever.
Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics
- This terrific site explains aerodynamics to beginners through
interactive animations, equations, images, and text.What happens
when two things crash into each other?
http://www.physicsforums.com/e
ngineering Toolbox
Frank Potter s Science Gems
new york stete regents physics exam prep |
Harvard -Physics
Lecture Demonstrations
- If you are interested in physics, this site is a must! From
astronomy to magnetism to waves, this site covers it all.
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~scdiroff/lds/NewtonianMechanics/NM.html
http://physicsdemos.cwru.edu/mechanics/mechmain.html
http://www.haverford.edu/physics-astro/Demonstrations/mechanics.htm
Columbia
http://columbia-physics.net/lecture_demonstrations/mechanics.htm
Explore Science - This site
is one of the best we've come across for explaining scientific
concepts.
Strange Writings:
A Problem,
Deciphered
We can't see them, so what does an atom look like?
The Particle Adventure -
Find answers to the eternal, fundamental questions of physics: "What
is the world made of?" and "What holds it together?" The information
on this site is clearly presented and well organized, with fabulous
resources for teachers, including student activity sheets and links
to particle physics education sites. (This site uses Flash and
Shockwave)
Stanford Linear Accelerator
- Have you ever wondered what a linear accelerator really does? This
cleanly organized site offers clear explanations of an advanced area
of physics.
The
ABCs of Nuclear Science - A soup-to-nuts
site exploring the atom, with a detailed glossary and many
activities and high-school level experiments. This site requires
frames and, due to its horizontal layout, may be hard to view on
small monitors. paper airplanes. This site is a good resource for
paper airplane aerodynamics, paper airplane history, and
instructions for building super paper airplanes!What
is an Atom?:
Orbits,
Quantum,
The Atom.
The Internet Plasma Physics Education eXpereince (IPPEX)
- Designed for middle school and high school students, this site
provides an excellent introduction to plasma physics.
The
Particle Adventure - What is the world made of? What holds it
together? The Particle Adventure tries to answer these questions and
more. A great introduction to particle physics. |
The Cyber Sports Tour
Physics of Sports -A complete course on the physics of
sports
Tennesee Football Physics
Univ of Nebraska - Football Physics
Lance Armstrong makes the Tour climbs look easy. Ever
wonder how he does it
Amusement Park Physics -
This site combines an introduction to the basic physics of the rides
with some historical notes on the rides themselves.
Aerodynamics in Sports Technology
- Want to know how topspin works to curve a tennis shot? This
resource offers college level investigations into the complex
aerodynamics of tennis, plus excellent lesson plans and curriculum
resources.
Roller Coasters:
Free Rides.
Sure they're fun...and loaded with Physics too!
Make
your Jump Shot:
Video,
Ball Ride.
The science behind making a shot in basketball
Animated Engines - These
pages are an attempt to share the magic of mechanical engines
through animated examples
Make your Jump Shot:
Video,
Ball Ride.
The science behind making a shot in basketball.
Seesaws
Can you help two kids ride a seesaw?
How Things Fly - Learn
about airplanes, gliders, rockets and more through fun interactive
animations. This site is by NASA.
EARTH IMPACT EFFECTS PROGRAM(TRY THIS
!!!) - R. Marcus, H.J. Melosh, & G.
Collins, Department of Planetary Sciences Lunar and Planetary
Laboratory, College of Science, College of Science, University of
Arizona, Tucson VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
"...will estimate the seismic, blast wave, and thermal effects of an
impact as well as the size of the crater produced by the impact..."
For more information see
H.
Jay Melosh's Home Page or the
Department of
Planetary Sciences |
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Physicists on the Money - Throughout history, many physicists
have been honored by having their pictures printed on money. This
site presents images of the currency, which can be surprisingly
beautiful, along with links to biographical information about the
scientists.
C-ship: Relativistic Ray Traced Images
Relativistic
Heavy Ion Collider at the Brookhaven National Laboratory - Find
out what happens when an ion is smashed! At this site, you can take
a virtual tour of the Brookhaven National Laboratory's Relativistic
Heavy Ion Collider. Learn about particle physics and the
cutting-edge research being done in the field, watch an animation of
a collision, and learn about the construction of the collideRelated
Resources
Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP)
Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) at MIT
The Supernova Nexus
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Why Satellites Don't Fall
How is it that they stay up there? \Einstein's
Relativity: The Special and General Theory
The
Doppler Effect:
Why,
Hear it.
Sometimes we don't hear what we're supposed to.
Einstein's Relativity:
The
house.
Paper Airplane - The author of this site
holds the Guinness world record for time aloft for
Cart Throws Ball If a cart
throws a ball, where will the ball land?
SOLAR SYSTEM
SIMULATOR
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), NASA
VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see
Space Library or
Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (JPL)
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Cosmic Evolution: From Big Bang to Humankind
- This site traces the cosmic origin and evolution of matter and
energy from the Big Bang to 12 billion years later. You'll learn
from movies, diagrams, animations and educational activities. From
Tufts University, Wright Center for Science Education, and the
Foundation for the Future. You'll need the free
QuickTime Player and
RealPlayer for the
movies. |
Astronomy
Workshop or the Department
of Astronomy
Lunar and
Planetary Laboratory
WHERE ARE THOSE PLANETS RIGHT NOW?
TODAY'S PLANETS POSITION: VISUALIZE SOLAR SYSTEM AT A
GIVEN EPOCH (JAVA APPLET) -
Dieter Egger, Alpha-World, Forschungseinrichtung Satellitengeodäsie,
Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Germany) For
more information see
Sun, Earth, Moon:
Orbit,
Eclipses,
On Moon,
On Sun,
Moon
Phases
Stuff involving these three heavenly bodies.Astro
Applets;
Applets or
Dieter Egger's
Home Page
GOOD MOON STUFF!!
tiRIGEE AND APOGEE CALCULATOR
- J. Walker, Switzerland "To display the
date, time, and distance of lunar perigees and apogees for a given
year, enter the year in the box and press "Calculate"." For more
information see |
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Special Relativity Index & AnimationsSpace
& Time
Relativity -
Study Materials
Relativity on the World Wide Web.
Academic Directory on Special Relativity
Welcome to
Earth and Moon Viewer or John
Walker's Home Page
BUILD YOUR OWN SOLAR SYSTEM!!
BUILD A SOLAR SYSTEM - The Exploratorium
VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see
The Exploratorium
GOOD SOLAR SYSTEM SIMULATION!!
SOLAR SYSTEM (JAVA APPLET) - E.
L. Gans, Department of French, UCLA "Both the planets and their
orbits are approximately to scale with each other, but the planet
scale is much larger than than the orbit scale, and the sun is not
in scale with either." For more information see
Eric L. Gans Home Page
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Another one (with comet)
VERY COOL!!The
Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere - Learn how the earth
produces this field, and how the field is affected by "magnetic
storms" from space!
Antimatter: Mirror of the Universe
- where it is made, and how it is already part of our lives."
http://www.exploratorium.edu/origins/cern/
CERN, home of the world's largest particle accelerator, at
LUNAR PERIGEE AND APOGEE
CALCULATOR - J. Walker, Switzerland
"To display the date, time, and distance of lunar perigees and
apogees for a given year, enter the year in the box and press
"Calculate"." For more information see
Welcome to
Earth and Moon Viewer or John
Walker's Home Page
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