Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Long Will My Sleepy Yo Yo Sleep?
Yo-yo's are a fun toy and there is nothing simpler than a string wrapped between two connected disks. But there's a lot of physics that makes a yo-yo work. In this science fair project, learn more about how and why a yo-yo works. You...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Teaching Engineering Design With an Egg Drop
Students build a device to protect an egg and prevent it from breaking when dropped.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Work, Work?
In this video, Peter Bohacek explains the interplay between work and power and how it can be seen in the functioning of a clock. [4:31] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gravity and Orbits
An interactive simulation that teaches about gravitational force, circular motion, and astronomy by manipulating the sun, earth, moon, and a space station to observe the effects of gravity and orbital paths. This simulation can either be...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gravity Force Lab
An interactive simulation that teaches about gravitational force, Newton's Third Law, and force pairs by varying properties affect the gravitational force exerted between two objects. This simulation can either be downloaded or played...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dielectrics Article
This article from Khan Academy provides information about dielectrics. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Physics: Electric Fields and Potentials
Defines electric potential, field lines, and equipotential lines. Contains example problems and formulas for solving.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Physical Processes: Electrostatics: Electric Potential
Discusses electric forces, electric fields, electric potential, and the role that electric potential plays in enabling materials to pass through a cell membrane.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Voltage
Electrical currents and voltage are defined and illustrated.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Physics and Astronomy: Electric Potential and Charge
From The Scots Guide to Electronics web site. The meaning of electric potential is described. A combination of diagrams and words are used to explain this difficult concept without the use of mathematics. Very well done!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Capacitors Article
This article from Khan Academy provides information about capacitors. This information is intended for the Class 12 Physics Course (India).
Center of Science and Industry
Cosi Columbus: Catapult
Science experiment that demonstrates how energy is transferred. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of how the tension in the catapult causes an object to travel far.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Physics: Coulomb's Law
Here is a presentation of Coulomb's Law and the electric field potential formula, with example problems.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Requirements of a Circuit
What four arrangements would result in the successful lighting of a lightbulb? And more importantly, what does each of the four arrangements have in common that would lead to an understanding of the two requirements of an electric...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Voltage
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson looks at what voltage is and how to solve problems involving voltage. Includes a simulation for exploring how charges work in an electric field.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Forces and Elasticity Aqa
This lesson focuses on forces and elasticity. Forces are responsible for changing the motion of objects. If more than one force is present, the shape of an object can also be changed. A link to a test is provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electric Current
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what electric current and voltage are and why electric current occurs.
Other
Atoms in Motion: Molecular Dynamics
These programs are classical 2-dimensional molecular dynamics simulations. Such simulations compute the motions of atoms by summing (integrating) all of the forces that the atoms exert on each other. These forces arise from changes in...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Energy Relationships for Satellites
The orbits of satellites are described and an energy analysis is performed. Kinetic, potential and total mechanical energy are explained and applied to the motion of satellites.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mechanical Energy
Understand when objects have mechanical energy with this video lesson. Also learn the difference between potential and kinetic energy. The video also discusses the factors that influence both potential and kinetic energy using examples....
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Antilles: What Are the Different Forms of Energy?
Students will learn about the different types and sources of energy, including heat and light, electrical, potential, and kinetic energy.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Energy
This tutorial explains the difference between potential and kinetic energy. It also introduces the Law of Conservation of Energy.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: What Is Happening When a Spark Occurs?
Students define potential and kinetic energy, explore energy transfer and energy conservation, and connect energy to atomic structure. The following activities guide students to a conclusion: Activity 1. Can my finger start a fire?...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Chemistry: Types of Energy
This section of a chemistry textbook reviews the different forms of energy: kinetic, potential, and chemical.
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