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The Physics of Rotation 
  
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100
Author:
Teunissen, Cleon
Main Level:
Lower Undergraduate
Subjects:
Classical Mechanics / Relative Motion / Coriolis Effect
Classical Mechanics / Rotational Dynamics
Classical Mechanics / Rotational Dynamics / Conservation of Angular Momentum
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This web site contains media-illustrated articles on various physical phenomena related to the Coriolis effect. Almost all of the articles are illustrated with animations and java…
http://www.cleonis.nl
Modular Approach to Physics: Block on Springs 
  
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100
Publisher:
University of Calgary
Main Level:
Lower Undergraduate
Subjects:
Classical Mechanics / Newton's Second Law / Force, Acceleration
Classical Mechanics / Relative Motion / Moving Reference Frames
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This interactive applet simulates the forces acting on a vertically moving block. The block is supported by springs that, in turn, are resting on a platform. Students control…
http://canu.ucalgary.ca/map/content/force/normfrce/simulate/blockonsprin...
Illinois PER Interactive Examples: Pendulum in Car 
  
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100
Author:
Gladding, Gary
Publisher:
University of llinois Physics Education Research Group
Main Level:
Lower Undergraduate
Subjects:
Classical Mechanics / Newton's Second Law / Force, Acceleration
Classical Mechanics / Relative Motion / Moving Reference Frames
Education Practices / Active Learning / Problem Solving
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This is an interactive homework problem for introductory physics students relating to Newton's Second Law. Inside an accelerating car, a ball of known mass hangs from a string. Given…
http://wug.physics.uiuc.edu/cgi/courses/shell/per/phys111/ie.pl?03/IE_ca...
Light Clock 
  
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Match Score:
100
Authors:
Fowler, Michael
Hui Wan Ching, Jacquie
Main Level:
Lower Undergraduate
Subjects:
Relativity / Special Relativity / Simultaneity
Classical Mechanics / Relative Motion / Moving Reference Frames
General Physics / Measurement/Units
Relativity / Special Relativity / Time Dilation
Relativity / Reference Frames
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This simple animation illustrates the principle of time dilation as predicted by special relativity. The simulation consists of two light clocks, one at rest and the other moving at…
http://galileoandeinstein.physics.virginia.edu/more_stuff/flashlets/ligh...
Relative Velocity 
  
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100
Author:
Duffy, Andrew
Main Level:
Lower Undergraduate
Subjects:
Classical Mechanics / Relative Motion
Classical Mechanics / Motion in Two Dimensions
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This applet simulates a boat crossing a river. The user can set the speed at which the river flows, and the magnitude and direction of the boat's velocity. The applet then displays…
http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/java/RelV.html
Relative Motion (frame of reference) 
  
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100
Author:
Hwang, Fu-Kwun
Main Level:
Lower Undergraduate
Subjects:
Classical Mechanics / Relative Motion
Classical Mechanics / Motion in One Dimension
Classical Mechanics / Motion in Two Dimensions
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This applet presents a graphical, interactive picture of relative motion. It illustrates how an object may appear to have different motions to different observers, depending on how…
http://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnujava/index.php?topic=140.0
Free fall and projectile motion  [ Computer Program ]
  
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100
Author:
Hwang, Fu-Kwun
Main Level:
Lower Undergraduate
Subjects:
Classical Mechanics / Relative Motion / Moving Reference Frames
Classical Mechanics / Motion in One Dimension / Gravitational Acceleration
Classical Mechanics / Motion in Two Dimensions / Postion & Displacement
Classical Mechanics / Motion in Two Dimensions / 2D Acceleration
Classical Mechanics / Motion in Two Dimensions / Projectile Motion
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This EJS simulation allows the user to simulate free fall relative to two inertial frames. The simulation was created using the Easy Java Simulations (Ejs) modeling tool. It is…
http://www.physicssource.org/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10115&DocID=1707

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