OpenStax
Open Stax: College Physics: Flow Rate and Its Relation to Velocity
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...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Instantaneous Velocity and Related Rates
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...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Introduction to Special Relativity
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,...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Relative Position and Velocity
This activity is designed to assess the comprehension of concepts related to relative position and velocity.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Graph Predictions for Position, Velocity and Acceleration
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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Special Relativity
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.
Other
Uc Riverside: Usenet Relativity Faq
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...
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Logger
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Instantaneous Velocity and Speed From Graphs Review
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.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Velocity and Relative Motion
An illustrated article helps physics students learn about center of mass and velocity, and define the concept of inertia.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Position, Velocity and Acceleration
This 9-problem quiz/practice helps students understand how position, velocity and acceleration are related.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Ultrasounds to Measure Blood Flow Velocity
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.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Relating the Shape to the Motion
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.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Interpreting Velocity Time Graphs [Pdf]
A printable worksheet for students to practice describing one-dimension motion using velocity-time graphs.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Velocities of Gas Molecules and Boltzmann Distribution
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.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Describe Motion With Speed & Velocity Pdf
A printable, high-school level worksheet with physics problems which allows students to practice describing motion using speed and velocity.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Describing Motion With Velocity Tim [Pdf]
Use this printable physics worksheet which allows students to practice problems describing motion with velocity-time graphs.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Special & General Relativity
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...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: General Relativity
A somewhat labored but thorough explanation of general relativity, beginning with Aristotle. Many links to the personalities connected to the article.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Metric Speed (Velocity)
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.
MadSci Network
Mad Scientist Network: How the Venturi Effect Relates to Architectural Design
A question and answer regarding wind velocity and its effects on architectural design. A good site for applying the concept of the Venturi Effect.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Ladybug Motion 2 D
Learn about position, velocity, and acceleration vectors by moving the ladybug. Set the position, velocity, or acceleration, and see how the vectors change.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Motion in 2 D
Try the new "Ladybug Motion 2D" simulation for the latest updated version of the original game. Learn about position, velocity, and acceleration vectors.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Maze Game
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.