Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Light: Electromagnetic Waves, Electromagnetic Spectrum and Photons
This article discusses the properties of electromagnetic radiation and photons.
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Thinking Problems With Sound
A series of thought-provoking multiple-choice questions from the University of Maryland on the topic of sound and acoustics. One question pertains to the acoustics of a furnished room with two speakers; demands a basic understanding of...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Simple Harmonic Motion: A Special Periodic Motion
By the end of this section, you will be able to describe a simple harmonic oscillator and relate physical characteristics of a vibrating system to aspects of simple harmonic motion and any resulting waves.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics Ii: Electricity and Magnetism
College-level physics course highlighting electricity and magnetism. This course is divided into several modules including electric fields, magnetic fields, electromagnetic forces, conductors and dielectrics, electromagnetic waves, and...
Other
Universidad Del Pais Vasco: Curso Interactivo De Fisica en Internet
This is a general Physics course from simple concepts such as the rectilinear movement to more complex as the energy bands of solids. Interactivity is achieved by the 646 applets embedded in web pages that are simulations of physical...
Other
Avatar Consultants, Inc: Definitions of Sound
Sound is defined and characterized as a wave consisting of oscillations in pressure of a medium. Includes graphics and links to further information.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: The Simple Pendulum
By the end of this section, you will be able determine the period of oscillation of a hanging pendulum.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Wet Dog Physics
Describes the physics behind animals' ability to dry themselves by shaking to remove water.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Spinning Hoop Model
A model of a bead traveling along a spinning hoop. The hoop's velocity and the bead's initial angle can be modified, and the results are displayed on an accompanying chart.
Other
Wikibooks: Physics Study Guide
A handy resource that gives an overview of equations and definitions pertinent to an introductory, college-level physics course, with two of its three sections focusing on motion-related topics and principles.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Falling Slinky Model
A model of a slinky consisting of a string of twenty masses connected by springs. When the slinky is released, it falls and retracts in a series of movements. The motion of the slinky can be explored by moving the masses to different...
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Electronic Music
Look into the collection of electronic and electrical musical instruments from the Canada Science and Technology Museum's collection, some artifacts dating as far back as the late 1800s. The collection is divided into two main groupings:...
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Amplitude, Period, and Frequency
A tutorial describing the characteristics of simple harmonic motion. Utilizes animations, mathematical equations, and interactive questions to teach essential principles.
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University of Winnipeg: The Simple Pendulum
The periodic motion of a pendulum is described with words and equations; little conceptual emphasis. Sample problems with solutions are provided.