Physics Demonstrations in Mechanics - Part I
(3-4 min. video clips, Physics Curriculum &
Instruction)
1. Uniform and Accelerated Motion: Position - Time Observations
2. Gravitational Acceleration: Determination of "g"
3. Projectile Motion: Simultaneous Fall
4. Projectile Motion: Monkey and the Hunter
5. Projectile Motion: Trajectory of a Projectile
6. Circular Motion: Direction of Centripetal Force
7. Circular Motion: Centrifugal Effects on a Rotating Sphere
8. Circular Motion: Motion in a Plane
9. Conservation of Energy: Minimum Critical velocity on a Vertical Loop
10. Work and Conservation of Energy: Energy Transformations on a Double
Incline
Physics Demonstrations in Mechanics - Part II
(3-4 min. video clips, Physics Curriculum &
Instruction)
1. Newton's First Law: Rest Inertia of Mass in the Ball
2. Newton's Second Law: Effects of a Varied Net Force and Body's Motion
3. Newton's Third Law: Reaction Cart/ Projected Ball Bearings
4. Terminal Velocity: Free-Falling Body
5. Motion of the Center of Mass: System with Internally Moving Components
6. Motion of Center of Mass: Projected Boomerang and Tennis Racket
7. Conservation of Momentum: Determination of a Bullet's Velocity
8. Conservation of Momentum: Internal Explosion
9. Conservation of Angular Momentum: System of Rotating Spheres
10. Free Fall Paradox: Falling Chimney
11. Center of Percussion: Impulsive Forces Delivered to a Baseball Bat