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Topia!: Science: Physics: Classical Mechanics (47)
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An introduction to physics - Mechanics - An introduction to classical mechanics. Suitable for students who are beginning the subject. Free Body Diagrams - A short introduction to and description of free body diagrams which are essential for the understanding of classical mechanics. 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. How a Gyroscope Works - Explanation of why a gyroscope should resist being turned in any direction perpendicular to its axis. 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. Physics at Appleby College - A comprehensive collection of Java Applets on Waves, Sound and Light. Gravity - If you want to learn about gravity come here. The Controversy over Newton's Gravitational Constant - History of the gravitational constant. 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.
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