Curated OER
Engineering in a Calculus Classroom
Young scholars solve several differential equations. In this calculus lesson, students test their modulus calculation by testing different weights or beam lengths. They share their findings in class.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Acceleration
Topics covered include what acceleration is, the difference between constant and non-constant acceleration, acceleration in a free-falling object, the equation used to compute acceleration, and the difference between positive and...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Physics: Angular Acceleration
From a chapter on Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses uniform and non-uniform circular motion, how to calculate angular acceleration, and the relationship between linear and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics: Uniform Acceleration
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides a definition for uniform acceleration and the formulas relating initial velocity, final velocity, time, and acceleration. Includes interactive simulation.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Acceleration Challenge
Challenges students to get as many vehicle accelerations as possible in a 3 minute time frame. Students must push on the gas to accelerate their vehicle and then use the change in velocity and the change in time to get the acceleration...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Physics: Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension
In this interactive module, students will calculate displacement of an object that is not accelerating, given initial position and velocity. They will also calculate final velocity of an accelerating object, given initial velocity,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Calculate displacement of an object that is not accelerating, given initial position and velocity; Calculate final velocity of an accelerating object, given initial...
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Acceleration on a Planet Lab
This lab was designed to have students test the factors that affect the acceleration due to gravity on a planet. Students will be able to modify the planet and then drop an object to determine the acceleration on the planet. As the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Acceleration
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of acceleration and examples.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Butterfly Stroke
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the relationship between velocity and position for a swimmer. Adjust the velocity of the legs, streamline, and arms to experiment with the slope of velocity in the simulation swimmer. Dig a...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Physics: Acceleration
In this interactive module, students will define and distinguish between instantaneous acceleration, average acceleration, and deceleration. They will also calculate acceleration given initial time, initial velocity, final time, and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Model Rocket
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the relationship between position and velocity for a model rocket during launch and in free-fall. Experiment with rocket mass, rocket thrust, and rocket burn time to understand the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics: Motion Study Guide
This study guide on motion covers some key vocabulary and terms to describe motion: displacement vs. distance, acceleration, speed vs. velocity, and instantaneous vs. average. It includes graphs showing distance vs. time, velocity vs....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Cliff Diver
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the relationship between position and velocity for a diver accelerating under the influence of gravity and air resistance. Measure velocity and position based on variables of the height of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Velocity vs. Time Graphs?
Graphs and examples help explain what the vertical axis, slope, and area represent on a velocity-time graph.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Irwin and Ruthie
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the relationship between position, velocity, and acceleration for two objects in one-dimensional motion. Experiment with varying approaches to the race for both Irwin and Ruthie to see how...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Newton's Cannon
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about orbits and how an object can stay in orbit under the influence of gravity. By adjusting launch velocities users will understand how to successfully put a virtual satellite into orbit without...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Archery
[Free Registration/Login Required] Watch this animation as an archer shoots at a target on an angle, and its horizontal and vertical paths and its velocity are explained. An interactive follows where you can manipulate the archer's...
University of California
Ucla: Speed and Velocity
Discusses the meaning of velocity in terms of a graphical representation. Calculus-based discussion. Good graphics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Physics: Kinematics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An online chapter focused on motion and the shapes it takes. Topics range from speed and velocity to acceleration and free fall. Find detailed visuals, learning...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Displacement During Constant Acceleration
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students solve problems involving displacement, distance, velocity, speed, and acceleration, and then explore problems and graphs involving one-dimensional motion.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Acceleration vs. Time Graphs?
What can you learn from graphs that relate acceleration and time? This tutorial takes a look at the vertical axis, slope, and area on a graph and provides examples.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Acceleration?
Provides definitions, examples, and formulas for acceleration.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Irwin 2 D
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the trajectories in two dimensions through simulation and examples. Some of the concepts identified are motion and velocity.