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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: College Physics: Flow Rate and Its Relation to Velocity

For Students 11th - 12th
In this section of the textbook learn how to define and calculate flow rate. Also learn the differences and similarities between flow rate and fluid velocity. Section also relates flow rate to processes in the body like calculating flow...
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Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Instantaneous Velocity and Related Rates

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains instantaneous velocity and how to solve related rates problems by using implicit differentiation. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Introduction to Special Relativity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level electrical physics course highlighting Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Course introduces the physics of Lorentz contraction, time dilation, the "twin paradox", and E=mc2. Course features suggested readings,...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Relative Position and Velocity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is designed to assess the comprehension of concepts related to relative position and velocity.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Graph Predictions for Position, Velocity and Acceleration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners interactively create predictions of position, velocity, and acceleration graphs using java applets. The applets automatically classify student answers, so instructors can create graphs of student predictions.
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Website
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Special Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
A historical approach to special relativity, giving all the events and names in the history of discovery of special relativity. Many links to these individuals.
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Website
Other

Uc Riverside: Usenet Relativity Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
A physics usenet listing of frequently asked questions relating to relativity, answered by a number of scientists. Administrivia and Reference, Speed of Light, Special Relativity, General Relativity and Cosmology, Black Holes. Loads of...
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Logger

For Students 9th - 10th
Challenges students to get as many boats to their targets on the opposite side of a river as possible. Gives students a hands on experience with 2d relative velocity.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Instantaneous Velocity and Speed From Graphs Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key terms and skills related to analyzing motion graphs, such as finding velocity from position vs. time graphs and displacement from velocity vs. time graphs.
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Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Velocity and Relative Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated article helps physics students learn about center of mass and velocity, and define the concept of inertia.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Position, Velocity and Acceleration

For Students 9th - 10th
This 9-problem quiz/practice helps students understand how position, velocity and acceleration are related.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Using Ultrasounds to Measure Blood Flow Velocity

For Students 9th - 10th
Questions related to ultrasound and blood flow velocity are provided on this resource. This study resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for the MCAT.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Relating the Shape to the Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of motion diagrams with corresponding velocity-time graph sketched and explained. Near the end of this page, a few practice problems are given.
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Physics Classroom

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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Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Velocities of Gas Molecules and Boltzmann Distribution

For Students 9th - 10th
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with both Boltzmann Distribution and the velocity of gas molecules.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Describe Motion With Speed & Velocity Pdf

For Students 9th - 10th
A printable, high-school level worksheet with physics problems which allows students to practice describing motion using speed and velocity.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Describing Motion With Velocity Tim [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this printable physics worksheet which allows students to practice problems describing motion with velocity-time graphs.
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Graphic
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Special & General Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Georgia State University provides an interesting chart form of the ideas of relativity. Column 1 - Idea, Column 2 - Experiment. Each item is linked to its own page of explanation, which is well done. A nice type of...
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Website
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: General Relativity

For Students 9th - 10th
A somewhat labored but thorough explanation of general relativity, beginning with Aristotle. Many links to the personalities connected to the article.
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Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Metric Speed (Velocity)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Simple definitions explain how speed and velocity are related. A brief list of examples will show you different speeds that you observe in real life situations.
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Website
MadSci Network

Mad Scientist Network: How the Venturi Effect Relates to Architectural Design

For Students 9th - 10th
A question and answer regarding wind velocity and its effects on architectural design. A good site for applying the concept of the Venturi Effect.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Ladybug Motion 2 D

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about position, velocity, and acceleration vectors by moving the ladybug. Set the position, velocity, or acceleration, and see how the vectors change.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Motion in 2 D

For Students 9th - 10th
Try the new "Ladybug Motion 2D" simulation for the latest updated version of the original game. Learn about position, velocity, and acceleration vectors.
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Maze Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about position, velocity, and acceleration in the "Arena of Pain." Use the green arrow to move the ball. Add more walls to the arena to make the game more difficult. Try to make a goal as fast as you can.