PBS
Pbs: Nova: Top Gun Over Moscow
An online exhibit investigating the sensations experienced by a cockpit pilot in a Russian aircraft. Focuses on G-forces and apparent weightlessness.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Placement of the Center of Mass
This lesson explains why the center of mass might not lie within an object.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Centripetal Force Requirement
Animation depicting the effect of a centripetal force on the motion of an object. Newton's laws are used to explain why circular motion requires an inward-directed force.
Concord Consortium
The Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Centrifugal Reaction Force
Adjust variables to see how a ball is affected by gravity while traveling around a circle.
Walter Fendt
Walter Fendt: Model of a Carousel: Centripetal Force
This resource features an applet that models the motion of a carousel ride at an amusement park to demonstrate centripetal force. The motion parameters can be modified and seen in the animation.