Module 2: Motion and Momentum
Kinematics Graphing Simulation
This simulation depicts a moving object and creates graphs for displacement, velocity and acceleration in real-time.
Projectile Motion Simulation
Fire the cannons! This simulation tracks flight time and distance and allows for many preset or custom-defined pieces of artillery; it will even simulate air resistance. Try to hit the target, and then use the measuring tape to see how close you were.
Masses and Springs
Can’t find your spring scale? Don’t worry; you can still test out Hooke’s Law. This simulator allows you to test various masses and springs… you can even perform these tests on other planets!
Giant Hooke’s Law Demonstration
Go big or go home! In most labs we use small springs to demonstrate Hooke’s law. Check out this experiment (complete with photos) of a giant Hooke’s Law demonstration.
Space Elevator Commentary
CBC’s Quirks and Quarks discusses space elevators, an application of gravitational forces and geosynchronous orbit.
Space Elevator Becoming Reality
This article details the workings of a space elevator prototype and how close we are to actually having one.
Newton’s Second Law Illustrated by Manned Flight
NASA demonstrates F=ma with a fighter pilot in-flight. Imperial units are used, but the concepts are the same. It also touches briefly on Newton’s third law at the end. The link to the video is near the top of the page.
Newton’s Third Law
Confused about Newton’s Third Law? This page provides some examples where the third law is obvious and other examples where it’s not so obvious. For each example, an explanation is given.
Momentum Explained
This is a link to the momentum section from an online book. It contains several great examples: from shopping carts to ion drives.
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