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This simulator is allows students to design a roller coaster. This activity is an application of physics to a real-life problem. Reference materials are included.
  
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E. Neumann
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This web site contains a collection of interactive java simulations for physics. Each simulation includes a detailed explanation of the physics and math behind the system, as well as…
  
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P. Tesler, P. Doherty, and N. Wanner
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This site analyzes the physics of skateboarding in great detail. It goes into many different 'tricks' and the effect of materials and design on the behavior of the skateboard.
  
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Annenberg Foundation
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The Amusement Park Physics Website helps the user to learn more about how physics laws affect the designs of roller coasters, bumper car collisions, carousels, free fall rides, and…
  
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Publisher: PhET
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This webpage contains a simulation that allows the user to fire various objects out of a cannon. By manipulating angle, initial speed, mass, and air resistance, concepts of…
  
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E. Neumann
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This simulation displays the motion of a simple harmonic oscillator. The user can adjust the physical parameters in the problem including mass, spring stiffness, and damping. Graphs…
  
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Publisher: Department of Physics, University of Guelph
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This website offers a tutorial on free body diagrams. The tutorial includes an introduction to free body diagrams, example problems, a series of self-paced questions, and a free body…
  
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R. Braeunig
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This site features material on orbital mechanics, propulsion, rocket hardware, space centers and missions. It includes definitions of important terms and black-and-white diagrams.
  
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S. Reddy
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This applet illustrates both conservation of energy and circular motion. A roller coaster car starts on top of a hill, falls through a valley and travels over second hill, then goes…
  
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F. Beer, E. Johnston, E. Eisenberg, and R. Sarubbi
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This textbook website has resources for instructors and students using the text, including supplemental material and some solutions. It also has general interest materials for…

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