Physics Classroom
Name That Motion
Pupils apply their understanding of motion to 11 practice problems as part of a series on dimensional kinematics. They view a dot diagram animation and read descriptions to identify which match. As a bonus, the interactive offers...
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Animating Motion
Learners apply what they recall about objects in motion by animati ng sequences of pictures that model a set of physical conditions. They animate the orbital motions of the Earth, the space shuttle, and the Moon based on calculations of...
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Intro to 1D Kinematics with Physlets
Twelfth graders examine illustrations and animations on a Physlets CD in which they must describe motion, analyze graphs, and calculate initial velocity. The Physlet assists in providing active class participation in discussion.
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Graph That Motion
Pupils apply their knowledge of the shape and slope of graphs to interpret the motion of an object. Three levels of difficulty provide plenty of practice with support thanks to the "Help Me!" button offered with each question.
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The Physics Classroom: Kinematics: Name That Motion Interactive
Try one of eleven challenges which present learners with an animated motion of a car. After viewing the motion, match it to the correct description. Feedback is immediate and multiple attempts to get the description correct are allowed.
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Passing Lane: Velocity vs. Time Graph
An animated velocity-time graph demonstrates the motion of two cars where one is passing the other.
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Constant Rightward Velocity
Through an animated illustration of a dot diagram and time graphs, students learn about constant positive velocity.
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Motion of a Two Stage Rocket
Observe the motion of the two-stage rocket and the corresponding, animated velocity-time graph in these illustrations.
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Acceleration vs. Constant Velocity
Observe the animation of the three cars. Use the animation to answer three questions about their acceleration and velocity.
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Rightward Velocity and Acceleration
Through an animated illustration of a dot diagram and time graphs, students learn about positive velocity and positive acceleration.
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Constant Leftward Velocity
Through an animated illustration of a dot diagram and time graphs, students learn about constant negative velocity.
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Motion Mountain Physikverein: Motion Mountain
A free PDF introductory physics textbook with color images, videos, and animations. The textbook aims to show how physics explains the natural world. The book is broken into kinematics, relativity, light, quantum mechanics, and The...
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D: Passing Lane Position vs. Time Graph
This animation depicts two cars, one passing the other, and the animated position-time graph that represents them is shown.
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University of Edinburgh: Glossary of Introductory Computer Graphics Terms
This website, from the University of Edinburgh, provides a lengthy glossary of computer graphics terms written by Olin Lathrop, author of "The Way Computer Graphics Work". This site provides simple definitions of basic terms; no graphics...
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University of New South Wales: School of Physics: Physclips: Rotation
Learn about rotational kinetic energy, rotational kinematics, torque, rotational mechanics, and angular momentum in this learning module that includes animations and videos.