Physical Science

Physics Links

Directions: Use the links below to learn more about the concepts you've learned about in class.

General Research

Science of Sports

• Sport Science
• Baseball
• Cycling and Aerodynamics of Bicycles
• Skateboarding
• Hockey
• Surfing

Driving Physics

• What you Should know about the Physics of Driving

Forces and Newton's Laws

• Basic Information - descriptions and examples
• NASA Newton's Laws 
• The Physics Classroom - a variety of lessons
• Isaac's Laws of Motion - descriptions and examples
• Hyperphysics - concept map
• The Multimedia Physics Classroom - These multimedia animations help you visualize and understand major physics concepts. The animations cover common physics principles discussed in a first year physics course.
• The Wizard's Lab - motion and Newton's Laws; includes Aristotle, Galileo, and Newton
• The Dirtmeister and Friction -Friction explained with examples
• May the Force Be with You! - Numerous examples of Newton's Laws and physics concepts
• The Fear of Physics - questions answered and discussed along with a variety of videos
• How Stuff Works - How Force, Power, Torque and Energy Work
• Force and Motion Theme page - full of links
• Aircraft Physics - various laws applied to planes
• Newton's Laws - Newton's laws and energy

Gravity

• The Universal Law of Gravitation
• Planet Numbers - How much would you weigh on other planets?
• How Stuff Works - How does gravity work?

Pressure

• It's a breeze! - air pressure described and explained
• Pressure info - What is pressure and can you calculate it?

Archimedes Principle

• Buoyancy
• Submarines
• Fact Monster
• Info
• The Learning Cycle
• A Movie
• Online Experiment

Energy of a Pendulum and the Physics Classroom

Amusement Park Physics

• Amusement Park Physics - the forces involved in amusesment park rides

•   Funderstanding Rollercoasters

•  Build your own Coaster

• Roller Coaster Designer

• Build a Roller Coaster

This is great for learning more about physics.  It is a set of instructional pages written in an easy-to-understand language and complemented by graphics and Check Your Understanding sections. An ideal starting location for those grasping for understanding or searching for answers.