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Plan to Learn: Kinematics 1: Speedometer Cubed Lab (Physics)
Determine the speed of an object using three different methods and to compare the accuracy and precision of the results of each method.
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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 Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Circular, Satellite, Rotational: Uniform Circular Motion
Uniform circular motion can be described as the motion of an object in a circle at a constant speed. This animation depicts this by means of a vector arrow.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Resistance Proportional to Velocity
Resistance to forward movement will be proportional to the velocity of the object. That relationship can be expressed by an equation that you can learn about on this page. Great review for the AP Calculus test!
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Describing Motion With Words
This lesson from the Glenbrook South High School gives a nice review and detailed explanation of velocity, speed, distance, displacement, and acceleration. A good introduction to the "language of Kinematics."
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Scalars and Vectors
This illustrated tutorial focuses on several examples of vector and scalar quantities including distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Need for Speed
After viewing an introductory illustrated podcast on speed, distance, time, and velocity, young scholars explore distance-time graphs using interactive websites. Working in cooperative learning groups, students will investigate the...
PBS
Pbs: A Classical and Relativistic Trip to a Black Hole
This PBS site is a classroom activity that takes a trip to a black hole. Students apply calculations on distance, velocity, acceleration, time, circular motion, density, and more.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Mathematics of Satellite Motion
The mathematics associated with the motion of satellites is described. Equations (for period, velocity, acceleration and force) are stated, symbols described, and sample problems solved. Includes five practice problems with solutions and...
Curated OER
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 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...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Tee Time: How Fast Is Your Golf Swing?
Determine how golf club head velocity affects shot distance. Make your next trip to the driving range educational by conducting this experiment.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Atomic and Molecular Explanation of Pressure and Temperature
Learn how to calculate the kinetic energy of a gas molecule, describe the relationship between the temperature of a gas and the kinetic energy of atoms and molecule, and describe the distribution of speeds of molecules in a gas. The...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What's Up With All This Traffic?
Expanding on the topic of objects in motion covering Newton's laws of motion, acceleration and velocity, which are taught starting in third grade, students are introduced to new concepts of speed, density, level of service (LOS) (quality...
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.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating South Crow River: Discharge, Turbidity, Erosion, Sediments
In this field investigation, small groups of students will observe and measure characteristics of the South Crow River near Mayer, Minnesota. Data collection on these characteristics will include but not be limited to: speed of current...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 Dimensional Kinematics
An activity in which average speed is calculated for a ball sliding along an inclined plane. This speed is compared to various instantaneous speeds along the incline.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Working With Parabolic Projectile Paths
Using the free-fall constants and gravity acceleration equations, we can determine many things about the position, velocity, and speed of a projectile. Here are a few examples and explanations. This is a great review for the AP Calculus...
NASA
Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics
This site from NASA uses a colorful graphic to illustrate why objects reach terminal velocity. Provides equation for the terminal velocity of an object. Graphic is accompanied by a simple explanation.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Vernier a Speedy Slide With Easy Data App and Cbr 2
Students can use a CBR 2 motion detector to determine their speed or velocity going down a playground slide. They will also experiment with different ways to increase their speed going down the slide.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Chesapeake Interactive Modeling Project
Understand the basic characteristics of circulation in the Chesapeake Bay, by allowing students to change the wind speed and velocity, and the freshwater forcing through a number of subestuaries, and observe the resulting surface height,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Waterslides
Join Valerie and Margie as they devise ways to measure how fast and how "wild" two water slides are in this video from DragonflyTV. [3:12]
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Types of Motion
Students will distinguish between and/or interpret the types of motion.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Conventionality of Simultaneity
This site from Stanford University is on the topic of simultaneity in relativity.
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