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Einstein Cannon Model
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The Einstein Cannon model computes and displays the trajectory of cannonballs (particles) shot from a cannon in the vicinity of a black hole. It was created for the study of…
https://www.compadre.org/portal/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10456&DocID=19...
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Particle Worldline Model
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The Particle Worldline model computes and displays the trajectory of a test particle in the vicinity of a black hole using Schwarzschild coordinates. It was created for the study of…
https://www.compadre.org/portal/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10457&DocID=19...
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A Radically Modern Approach to Introductory Physics
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This is an online text for an introductory college physics course that approaches the subject through topics in modern physics. It is written specifically to engage students…
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How does GPS work?
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This article explains how the Global Positioning System works, including how a GPS receiver determines locations on Earth using satellite information, and how general and special…
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Einstein's Relativity and Everyday Life
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This PhysicsCentral article discusses the importance of relativity for GPS. Both special and general relativity affect the accuracy of GPS, and without correcting for relativistic…
https://www.physicscentral.com/explore/writers/will.cfm
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Minkowski Diagram Model
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The Minkowski Diagram model displays the spacetime diagrams for two inertial observers. One or two events may be displayed and moved with the mouse. Optionally, the corresponding…
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Gravitational Lensing Model
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The Gravitational Lensing model simulates the result of the deflection of photons as they pass through the warped space-time of a gravitational field of stars, clusters of galaxies…
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Physics for the 21st Century
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This is a free online course aimed at secondary teachers and adult learners. It includes 3 components: written text arranged in units, short video segments, and interactive web…
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Fermilab: Data-based Investigations
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This is a set of six student investigations developed to support core proficiencies via use of data available through national laboratories. Investigations appropriate for high…
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Interactions in Understanding the Universe (I2U2)
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Editor: M. Bardeen; Publisher: Fermilab
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This website provides educational modules and outreach activities based on experiments at leading U.S. universities and laboratories. The teaching modules, available to registered…
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