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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measures of Circular Motion

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Physicists become Olympians in a competition using centripetal force. They ride a bicycle to comprehend relationships between linear and rotational motion. If you have an old-fashioned record player, it can be used to help pupils...
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Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Chaotic Electric Circuit Explorer

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Simulation investigating the characteristics of two electrical circuits that exhibit chaotic behavior, Chua's circuit and an autonomous relaxation oscillator (ARO), by adjusting the settings.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Wave on a String

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the wonderful world of waves! Observe a string vibrate in slow motion. Wiggle the end of the string and make waves, or adjust the frequency and amplitude of an oscillator.
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Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Normal Modes

For Students 11th - 12th
An interactive simulation that teaches about oscillators, normal modes, and polarization by varying the number of masses and initial conditions to determine their effect on 1D or 2D systems of coupled mass-spring oscillators. This...
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Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Quartic Oscillator Model

For Students 9th - 10th
A model showing the movement of a bead on a horizontal rod, with symmetric springs on each side. A phase-space chart is shown alongside the model.
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Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Oscillator Chain Model

For Students 9th - 10th
In this simulation a series of coupled oscillators in a chain with anchored ends can be investigated for their wave properties.
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Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Anisotropic Oscillator Model

For Students 9th - 10th
In this simulation an object is attached to two strings under tension on opposite sides of it. The object's starting position and the strings' lengths can be altered. The path of the object when it is released is traced on an...
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Unit Plan
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Oscillator

For Students 9th - 10th
Oscillators are a type of circuit found in many types of electronic equipment, including clocks, radios and computers. (Java tutorial)