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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Newton's Cannon

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about orbits and how an object can stay in orbit under the influence of gravity. By adjusting launch velocities users will understand how to successfully put a virtual satellite into orbit without...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Amusement Park Physics: Roller Coaster

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting and interactive exhibit demonstrates how Newton's Laws of Motion impact the design and safety of roller coasters.
Unit Plan
University of New South Wales (Australia)

University of New South Wales: School of Physics: Physclips: Newton's Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Physiclips thoroughly presents Newton's laws with animations and film clips.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Newton's 2nd Law Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive module, students use free-body diagrams, Newton's second law equation, and circular motion concepts to analyze a variety of physical situations involving the motion of objects in circles or along curved paths.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Hot Air Balloon

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about Newton's 2nd Law - the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration for a hot air balloon using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available....
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics Simulation: First Law Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this simulation, students investigate the question of whether force is required to keep a sled moving on ice.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Momentum & Newton's Second Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how momentum is related to Newton's second law of motion.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Calculating Acceleration From Force and Mass

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to calculate acceleration from force and mass, and force from mass and acceleration.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
A four-lesson e-textbook covering topics in Newton's Laws. Tutorials include informational text,animations, interactive activities, and quick, interactive comprehension checks throughout the lessons.
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Swinging Atwood's Machine Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Variation on the standard Atwood's Machine model, where one hanging mass swings like a pendulum and the other remains stationary. Manipulate the conditions and observe the results.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Forces in One Dimension

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this simulation to see the results of applying a force to move an object. Analyze forces and friction using graphs.
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Mechanics Problems: Force and Linear Kinematics Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Minnesota site provides a series of contextually rich problems pertaining to force, Newton's second law of motion, and linear kinematics.
eBook
Libre Text

Libre Text: Pressure Gradients

For Students 9th - 10th
From high school geography class, you may remember that "air tends to flow from high pressure to low pressure". To understand why this happens, it is key to realizing that gasses (but also liquids) exert a force on their surroundings...
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: Elevator Ride Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever felt that queasy feeling in a moving elevator? Explore the physics behind the sensations of weightlessness and weightiness. Teacher notes and a downloadable handout are also provided.
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Car on a Turn Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must determine the force of friction on a car on a turn and the maximum speed the car could navigate a turn.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Sliding Textbooks

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this culminating activity of the unit which highlights how forces play a role in engineering design and material choices, students explore and apply their knowledge of forces, friction, acceleration, and gravity in a two-part experiment.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: The Big Misconception

For Students 9th - 10th
While most people know what Newton's laws say, many people do not know what they mean. This tutorial allows students the ability to understand their meaning and to believe their implications.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: Finding Individual Forces

For Students 9th - 10th
Through illustrated examples and interactive practice problems, students find the value of forces acting upon objects using force equations.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Projectile Motion: Creating a Catapult

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is for 9th grade physical science young scholars. It begins with an inquiry-based activity using a projectile motion computer simulation. It culminates with students building a catapult; applying and connecting science...
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Newton's Law Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab was designed to have students investigate the factors that affect the acceleration of an object on a frictionless horizontal surface. The simulation will give the students a position vs. time graph and a velocity vs. time graph....
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Newton's Law Lab With Photogates

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab was designed to have students investigate the factors that affect the acceleration of an object on a frictionless horizontal surface. The simulation will give the students data from two photogates which they must use to find the...
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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Newton's Law Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab was designed to have students investigate the factors that affect the acceleration of an object on a frictionless horizontal surface. The simulation will give the students position vs. time data and they will have to determine...
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Other

Institute of Physics: Newton's Cradle

For Students 9th - 10th
The interactive simulation demonstrates the conservation of momentum through a Newton?s Cradle simulation.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Conservation of Momentum Using Rollerblades and a Medicine Ball

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this guided inquiry demonstration, a person on rollerblades and a medicine ball are used to teach the concept of conservation of momentum. Various sorts of collisions are used to show how momentum is conserved within a system.