An introduction to physics - Mechanics - An introduction to classical mechanics. Suitable for students who are beginning the subject.
Amusement Park Physics - How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? Design your own roller coaster and experiment with bumper car collisions.
Gyroscope - Graphics, related links and a video combine to show you how gyroscopes work.
On a general Method of expressing the Paths of Light,and of the Planets, by the Coefficients of a Characteristic Function - An original paper by William Rowan Hamilton, dated 1833.
How a Helium Balloon Works - Explanation of lifting capabilities of helium, hydrogen and hot air balloons, from How Stuff Works.
Central Forces with Java - A JAVA applet to simulate orbits in four different central forces: gravity, Yukawa, 1/R^4 and Black Holes
Block and Tackle - Colorful illustrated tutorial shows how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works.
Primitive Potentials and Newton's Laws from Symmetry - Symmetry of function. Finding of primitive without integration-summation. Newton's laws of any order. Mechanics of third order.
Kepler's Laws - Summary of Kepler's three laws.
Physics of Sound - Rigorous derivation of sound wave equations from a molecular model of an ideal diatomic gas. General solution of the wave equations. Point source radiating in a moving medium.
Simulations with Java - Provides several interactive physics simulations such as springs and masses, pendulums, molecules. Objects, mass, gravity, spring stiffness can be modified.
Physics for Beginners - This site covers motion and forces for individuals with no prior knowledge of the subject.
Freshman Problems in Mechanics - Links to various problem sets relating to 1 and 2 dimensional kinematics. Easy mechanics problems and solutions.
Chaotic Systems - A brief overview of chaos theory and applications in classical mechanics.
The Lagrange Points - Overview of the Lagrange points of the sun-earth-system. Links to a detailed derivation.
Gravity - If you want to learn about gravity come here.
Kepler's Laws - Article in the Platonic Realms. Gives an novice's overview of Kepler's laws.
Rigid Bodies - Separation of motion of centre of mass and rotation about a fixed axis.
Wave Equation - Mathematical description and derivation of wave equations.
Oscillations - Gives a solution on a symmetric, linear, triatomic molecule problem.
Classical Mechanics on Wikipedia - Free online encyclopedia with description of the theory and history of classical mechanics.
Classical Mechanics on About.com - Articles with practical advice and solutions for lots of topical problems.
Derivation of basic gyroscope formula - Web page contains intuitive and clear, simple and intuitive derivation of Gyroscope Effect’s formula.
Virtual Escalator - Virtual Escalator is an physics safety educational tool.
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