eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Stability

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses the types of equilibrium, and describes stable, unstable, and neutral equilibriums. Includes questions, problems and exercises.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Applications of Statics, Including Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses how statics can be applied in the real world, and strategies for solving statics problems. Includes a question, two exercises, and a...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Rotational Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about rotational motion, and the connection between torque and power. Activities include informational text, interactive activities, practice problems, online labs, and virtual animations.
Website
University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Rotational Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
A page describing rotational equilibrium and non-equilibrium situations. Includes graphics, equations, and many examples.
Unit Plan
Learn AP Physics

Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Circular Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews circular motion including uniform circular motion, torque, rotational statics, gyroscopes, moment of inertia, and static equilibrium. Site...
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Classical Mechanics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level online course highlighting the study of classical mechanics. This course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and kinetic gas theory. Course features include a 35 video lecture series by Walter Lewin. Also link...
Activity
NASA

Nasa: Weight and Balance Forces Acting on an Airplane

For Students 9th - 10th
The effects of forces exerted on an airplane wing are discussed both conceptually and mathematically. Illustrations and sample problems and solutions are provided.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balancing Act

For Students 5th - 8th
Learn about balance by placing objects on a playground teeter totter. Take the challenge to show what you learn.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balancing Act

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play the Balance Challenge game to see how various objects can be used to make a plank such as a teeter totter balance and how changing the position of an object will affect the motion and tilt of the plank.
Interactive
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Lever Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
A short interactive activity which demonstrates when a lever is in equilibrium.
Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Scale Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to have students learn how to use a meter stick to create and calibrate a scale. This lab can be used as a stand alone lab or as a companion to a live lab using the same equipment. This lab is intended to be done...
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Applications of Statics, Including Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to discuss the applications of statics in real life and to state and discuss various problem-solving strategies in statics.
Website
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill Learning Center: Rigid Bodies and Rotational Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
From the companion web site for the Contemporary College Physics web site. The collection of pages indexed from this page lead to a variety of useful resources pertinent to Chapter 9 (Rigid Bodies and Rotational Motion) of the book. Such...
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: The Center of Mass

For Teachers 7th - 9th
This site from the Illinois Institute of Technology provides a lab activity in which students determine the location of the center of mass of an irregularly shaped object. Observations are related to the balancing point of the object....
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Center of Gravity Lab

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Illinois Institute of Technologysite provides a lab activity in which students find the center of gravity of a box which has nonuniform weight distribution. Complete with directions and discussion questions; answers provided.