Courses 8
Harmonic Motion 4
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics 3
People 3
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 Amusement Park PhysicsAmusement Park Physics
 How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? Design your own roller coaster and experiment with bumper car collisions.
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Block and TackleBlock and Tackle
 Colorful illustrated tutorial shows how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works.
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Central Forces with JavaCentral Forces with Java
 A JAVA applet to simulate orbits in four different central forces: gravity, Yukawa, 1/R^4 and Black Holes
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Chaotic SystemsChaotic Systems
 A brief overview of chaos theory and applications in classical mechanics.
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Classical Mechanics on About.comClassical Mechanics on About.com
 Articles with practical advice and solutions for lots of topical problems.
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Classical Mechanics on WikipediaClassical Mechanics on Wikipedia
 Free online encyclopedia with description of the theory and history of classical mechanics.
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Derivation of basic gyroscope formulaDerivation of basic gyroscope formula
 Web page contains intuitive and clear, simple and intuitive derivation of Gyroscope Effect’s formula.
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Freshman Problems in MechanicsFreshman Problems in Mechanics
 Links to various problem sets relating to 1 and 2 dimensional kinematics. Easy mechanics problems and solutions.
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GravityGravity
 If you want to learn about gravity come here.
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GyroscopeGyroscope
 Graphics, related links and a video combine to show you how gyroscopes work.
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How a Helium Balloon WorksHow a Helium Balloon Works
 Explanation of lifting capabilities of helium, hydrogen and hot air balloons, from How Stuff Works.
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An introduction to physics - MechanicsAn introduction to physics - Mechanics
 An introduction to classical mechanics. Suitable for students who are beginning the subject.
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Kepler's LawsKepler's Laws
 Article in the Platonic Realms. Gives a novice's overview of Kepler's laws.
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Kepler's LawsKepler's Laws
 Summary of Kepler's three laws.
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The Lagrange PointsThe Lagrange Points
 Overview of the Lagrange points of the sun-earth-system. Links to a detailed derivation.
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On a general Method of expressing the Paths of Light,and of the Planets, by the Coefficients of a Characteristic FunctionOn a general Method of expressing the Paths of Light,and of the Planets, by the Coefficients of a Characteristic Function
 An original paper by William Rowan Hamilton, dated 1833.
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OscillationsOscillations
 Gives a solution on a symmetric, linear, triatomic molecule problem.
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Physics for BeginnersPhysics for Beginners
 This site covers motion and forces for individuals with no prior knowledge of the subject.
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Physics of SoundPhysics of Sound
 Rigorous derivation of sound wave equations from a molecular model of an ideal diatomic gas. General solution of the wave equations. Point source radiating in a moving medium.
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Primitive Potentials and Newton's Laws from SymmetryPrimitive Potentials and Newton's Laws from Symmetry
 Symmetry of function. Finding of primitive without integration-summation. Newton's laws of any order. Mechanics of third order.
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Rigid BodiesRigid Bodies
 Separation of motion of centre of mass and rotation about a fixed axis.
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Simulations with JavaSimulations with Java
 Provides several interactive physics simulations such as springs and masses, pendulums, molecules. Objects, mass, gravity, spring stiffness can be modified.
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Virtual EscalatorVirtual Escalator
 A physics safety educational tool.
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Wave EquationWave Equation
 Mathematical description and derivation of wave equations.
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