Dynamics
E = Explanation,
D = Demo,
L = Lab Excercise
Q = Quiz,
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Resource Title & Description |
Author |
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Examine Circular Motion
This lesson starts simply by looking at circular motion and deducing the need for a force.
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Steve Wirt |
| E |
Centripetal VS Centrifugal Force
This animated lesson shows the factors that influence centripetal force and the misconceptions centered around the False Force (centrifugal).
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Steve Wirt |
| Q |
Free Body Diagram Practice
This drill and practice gives you a situation and asks you to identify the forces involved including direction and relative size. Immediate feedback is given. [Shockwave]
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Tom Henderson |
| E |
Using Centripetal Force to Simulate Gravity
This animated lesson examines how centripetal force (not centrifugal force) can be used to simulate gravity in orbit.
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Steve Wirt |
| E |
The Force of Friction & Normal Force
This looks at the force of friction in relation to motion along a surface. It deals with kinetic and static friction along with the coefficients of friction and Normal Force. [Shockwave]
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Steve Wirt |
| E |
Terminal Velocity
This deals with the concept of terminal velocity as it relates to any object moving through air. [QuickTime]
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Steve Wirt |
| E |
Forces, Newton's Laws & Car Accidents
This lesson examines slow motion video clips of car accidents and describes how Newton's Laws of Motion apply in each situation. [QuickTime]
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Steve Wirt |
