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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Interpreting Velocity Time Graphs [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A printable worksheet for students to practice describing one-dimension motion using velocity-time graphs.
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Graphing Summary [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Printable physics notes which allow students to review a graphing summary for motion in one dimension.
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Kinematic Graphing Mathematical Ana [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of high-school level physics problems with an emphasis on kinematics where students practice kinematic graphing with mathematical analysis.
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Motion Problems [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A printable, high-school level physics worksheet which allows students to practice motion problems for motion in one dimension.
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The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Free Fall [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this printable physics learning exercise which allows students to practice problems describing motion in a free fall.
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The Physics Classroom: Newtons Laws: Rocket Sledder Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience the effect of friction, air resistance, and applied force upon a sledder. The speed, acceleration, and force values are displayed as the sled moves. Learners can vary the mass of the sledder and the size of the parachute...
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The Physics Classroom: Newtons Laws: Skydiving Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore the motion of an object falling under the influence of air resistance. Force arrows and values are shown as the object falls, and a speedometer displays the speed of the object. The mass of the falling object and the...
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The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: Elevator Ride Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever felt that queasy feeling in a moving elevator? Explore the physics behind the sensations of weightlessness and weightiness. Teacher notes and a downloadable handout are also provided.
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The Physics Classroom: Newtons Laws: Atwoods Machine Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Create an Atwood's machine and a modified Atwood's machine in this interactive. Change the amount of mass on either object, introduce friction forces, and measure distance and time in order to calculate the acceleration.
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The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Projectiles: Projectile Simulator

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore a variety of variables associated with the trajectory of a projectile including the launch height, angle, and speed. This interactive can be used as a purely exploratory activity or be used with an activity sheet that...
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The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Projectiles: The Monkey and the Zookeeper

For Students 9th - 10th
In this simulation, students pretend to launch bananas from a canon to the monkeys at the zoo. The monkeys sometimes let go of the branch at the exact moment the banana is launched. So the students must determine the correct aim angle...
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The Physics Classroom: Momentum and Collisions: Egg Drop Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
This egg-drop simulation allows students to explore the variables that result in a safe landing or a broken egg. The emphasis of the accompanying activity sheet is on the use of science reasoning skills to understand the physics behind...
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The Physics Classroom: Momentum and Collisions: Cart and Brick Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Students analyze a collision between a moving cart and a dropped brick that lands on top of it. They use position-time data to determine the pre- and post-collision speeds of the cart and the brick. The individual momentum values of the...
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The Physics Classroom: Momentum and Collisions: Fish Catch Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore the relative mass of two colliding objects, and determine if that can be used to quickly predict the post-collision speed of the objects? An activity sheet guides learners through the process of determining the rule for...
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The Physics Classroom: Momentum and Collisions: Exploding Carts Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore different situations where two side-by-side carts on a low-friction track push away from each other and travel in opposite directions. The goal is to investigate the effects on the relative mass.
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The Physics Classroom: Momentum and Collisions: Collision Carts Activity 1

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual collision track with colliding or exploding carts allows students to explore elastic and inelastic collisions. They can vary the mass of the two carts and their pre-collision velocities. An accompanying activity sheet which...
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The Physics Classroom: Momentum and Collisions: Collision Carts Activity 2

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual collision track with colliding or exploding carts allows students to explore elastic and inelastic collisions. They can vary the mass and velocities of the two carts. An accompanying activity sheet which focuses on elastic...
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The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Race Track Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Apply forces to a race car in order to drive a lap around an oval track. The track becomes narrower with each of the three levels. Horizontal and vertical velocities are displayed, allowing students to make wise choices regarding the...
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The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Orbital Motion Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation of a satellite's elliptical motion around a central body allows students to alter the eccentricity of the orbit while learning about velocity and force vectors.
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The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Gravitational Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
Students discover the Law of Universal Gravitation by changing the masses of planets and moons and the distance that separates them.
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The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: The Value of G Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate how the force of gravity varies with location on Earth. They are challenged to find the pattern in their findings.
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The Physics Classroom: Circular & Satellite Motion: Your Weight on Other Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a quick trip to the other planets, and hop on the scale to find out how weight there compares to weight on Earth.
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The Physics Classroom: Balance and Rotation: Rotational Velocity Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the relationship between the angular and linear velocity for two bugs on a rotating disk.
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The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Aluminum Can Polarization Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Visualize the underlying cause for the attraction between a charged and an uncharged object. The animation allows students to see the response of electrons.