National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Club Drugs
This resource provides information and addresses concerns over popular "club drugs," including ecstasy. Read about the side effects of ecstasy, GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol, Methamphetamine, and LSD.
Other
University of Arkansas: Simple Machines
A thorough discussion of all the simple machines, beginning with some thoughts on mechanical advantage and conservation of energy. Very complete. Move down to the section that interests you.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Bullet Speed
This tutorial takes a shot at explaining how circuits can be used to measure things beyond the capacity of human senses.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: High Jumping
If you are training seriously for any sport then you are in the business of optimisation - doing all you can to enhance anything that will make you do better and minimise any faults that hinder your performance. John Barrow takes a look...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice Calculating Speed & Velocity: Lesson 1
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on calculating the speed and velocity of an object. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Practice Calculating Speed & Velocity."
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.rp Walk a Thon 2
The purpose of this task is for middle schoolers to translate information about a context involving constant speed into information presented in a table and to find the time it takes to travel a unit distance as well as the distance...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Speed, Distance and Time Calculations
Test your knowledge of speed, distance, and time formulas.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Changes in Motion
In this lesson, you will learn about position vs. time graphs and velocity vs. time graphs and how to use them to solve problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Applications Using Rational Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use lowest common denominators to solve applications involving rational equations. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Motion: Position Time Graphs
[Free Registration/Login Required] Drag the red dot to draw a position-time graph for a sprinter with constant speed.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Speed
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of speed and its SI unit, instantaneous speed and how to calculate average speed and distance or time from speed.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Velocity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Difference between velocity and speed, using vector arrows to represent velocity, objects that have different velocities and how to calculate average velocity.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mass, Speed, & Kinetic Energy
Looking to review how kinetic energy is related to mass and speed? This video lesson review the concept of kinetic energy, mass, and speed with both definitions and problems. Problems are work through step-by-step so you can review how...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Speed & Velocity
A slide show with three accompanying video lesson segments illustrating the difference between speed and velocity, and demonstrating how to calculate average speed and velocity. [6:31]
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Apparent Weight
Apparent weight is explored in this tutorial. Definitions and examples are provided.
University of Sydney (Australia)
University of Sydney: Structure and Properties of Materials/thermal Physics
An exhaustive set of "lecture notes" on various topics in thermal physics (including thermal expansion). Explanations are well done and more interesting than most. Includes both a mathematical and conceptual treatment of topics. Humor,...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Mathematics of Satellite Motion
The mathematics associated with the motion of satellites is described. Equations (for period, velocity, acceleration and force) are stated, symbols described, and sample problems solved. Includes five practice problems with solutions and...
PBS
Pbs Nova: The Power of Tiny Things
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you converted the mass of a paper clip into an amount of energy? In this informative quiz, discover the answer, and explore other examples of mass-energy equivalence.
Other
Algebra Lab: Word Lesson: Vectors Right Triangles Components and Resultants
Solve problems using vectors that involve velocity, speed, direction, and magnitude. Includes examples and practice problems. Click on the buttons under the practice questions to see the solutions.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: For Teens: Methamphetamines
Methamphetamines are a dangerous kind of drug that speeds up a person's body and brain. Learn more in this article for teens.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Height of a Firework
In this problem you must determine the height of a firework explosion above the ground.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Electron Deflected by Capacitor
Determine the time it takes an electron to reach a phosphorescent screen when it is fired by a capacitor. Students must also find the top speed of the electron.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Mass of Particle in Magnetic Field
Determine the mass and KE of a particle trapped in a magnetic field given the charge of the particle as well as the speed and strength of the field.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Temperature and Kinetic Energy Problem
This program asks students to determine the average KE of a gas molecule in a sample and then find the temperature of the particles that make up the sample based on the rms speed of the particles.