This lesson demonstrates how to make calculations using static friction. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Calculating Static Friction."

This lab was designed to have students look at the factors that might affect the angle at which an object will start to move when it is placed on an inclined plane. The friction coefficient of the surfaces, the strength of the...

An interactive Java applet from the University of Utah that allows users to investigate the effect of the coefficient of friction on the motion of a block sliding down an incline. Initial height of the block and the friction coefficient...

An interactive Java applet from the University of Utah that allows users to investigate the effect of the coefficient of friction on the motion of a block sliding down an incline. Initial height of the block and the friction coefficient...

A detailed look at the aerodynamic principles associated with cycling. Good science and even better web page design. Includes an online calculator that allows the user to calculate the aerodynamic drag and propulsive power of a bicyclist...

Students learn about various forces and how they relate to everyday life in this interactive learning module.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Understand the phenomenon of rolling without slipping, even under an applied torque, in the context of a unicycle using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also...

Students must calculate the time it takes for a car to come to a rapid stop and the distance the car covers when stopping.

Students must calculate the stopping distance for a car traveling on a distant planet.

This study guide on Newton's Laws covers key terms, the three laws, free body diagrams, friction coefficients and tension. Includes equations and an example problem with solution. It is available for download with free registration.

A video presentation providing example problems on finding the net force acting on objects at rest or sliding across inclined planes. [13:08]