OpenStax
Open Stax: The First Condition for Equilibrium
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses what the first condition for equilibrium is, and describes what static and dynamic equilibrium are. Includes two questions and a...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Calculation of Static Equilibrium: Case Studies
Explains the concept of equilibrium and what static equilibrium is, gives some examples, and models how to calculate static equilibrium through some problems with detailed solutions.
FT Exploring
Ft Exploring: The Second Law of Thermodynamics Equilibrium & Heat Engines
Use this illustrated guide to understand equilibrium and heat engines as they relate to the second law of thermodynamics.
Walter Fendt
Walter Fendt: Equilibrium of Three Forces
A short interactive activity which simulates the equilibrium of three forces.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Stability
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses the types of equilibrium, and describes stable, unstable, and neutral equilibriums. Includes questions, problems and exercises.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Perching Parrot
Students explore the concepts of center of mass and static equilibrium by seeing how non-symmetrical objects balance. Using a paper cut-out shape of a parrot sitting on a wire coat hanger, they learn that their parrot exists in stable...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Le Chatelier's Principle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explain the factors that stress a system at equilibrium and use Le Chatelier's principle to predict how the system will respond to each stress. They will...
Ohio University
Haptic Augmented Simple Machines: The Lever
An explanation of the three types of levers, with examples of each. The formula for the law of equilibrium is also demonstrated.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Tightrope Trials
To learn about the concept of center of mass, students examine how objects balance. They make symmetrical cut-outs of different "creatures" and experiment with how they balance on a tightrope of string. Students see the concept of center...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Ecology: Communities and Ecosystems
This is a collection of courses on communities and ecosystems. Some topics explored are productivity, food webs, and ecology. The courses offer video clips, lecture notes, practice problems, and exam questions. Practice problems and exam...
Davidson College
Davidson College: Le Chatelier's Principle Applet
This site includes an applet on Le Chatelier's principle. The applet allows the user to specify the initial amounts of carbon, water vapor, hydrogen gas, and carbon monoxide as well as the system temperature and volume. The applet will...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Determining the Net Force
Online classroom site explaining the concept of balanced and unbalanced forces. The site has examples and exercises for the student to review and try.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Do You Weigh Less, Descending Elevator?
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the effect of acceleration on force and gravitational force by measuring weight while moving up and down in an elevator in this simulation.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 10: Aggregate Demand/supply Model: Problems
This section provides three problems to solve to aid in the understanding of the content of Chapter 10: The Aggregate Demand/Aggregate Supply Model from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.
Walter Fendt
Walter Fendt: Lever Principle
A short interactive activity which demonstrates when a lever is in equilibrium.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 4.8 Hardy Weinberg
Understand the conditions required for the Hardy-Weinberg model in evolution.
Edutopia
Edutopia: Room to Learn: Mystery Science Theatre
Read and see examples of how one physics teacher turns his classroom into a student-centered, project-based and fun place to be.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: The Center of Mass
This site from the Illinois Institute of Technology provides a lab activity in which students determine the location of the center of mass of an irregularly shaped object. Observations are related to the balancing point of the object....
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Center of Gravity Lab
This Illinois Institute of Technologysite provides a lab activity in which students find the center of gravity of a box which has nonuniform weight distribution. Complete with directions and discussion questions; answers provided.
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