Unit 3 Motion

Chapter 8 Resources

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Roller Coasters - the classic amusement park ride is a study in physics:

• Roller Coaster Physics - what's the role of energy in making a roller coaster move?
• Roller Coaster - fascinating information on this exciting ride.

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Roller Coaster Design - do you have what it takes to build the ultimate roller coaster?

• Funderstanding Roller Coaster - use this java simulator to design your own roller coaster and investigate the physics consequences of your design.
• Build Your Own Coaster - exactly as the title suggests; see how far you can push the "Fear-o-Meter"!

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The Science of Sport - it doesn't matter what sport you choose, they are all loaded with science!

• Physics of Sport - sports analysis with physics priniciples.
• Exploratorium Sport Science - several sports are investigated, including baseball, cycling and surfing.
• How NASCAR Safety Works - much science goes into keeping drivers safe.
• Physics of Snowboarding - it's more than just staying on your feet!
• Big Air on the Moon - ski jumping on the moon? Neat!
• Science of Cycling - human power, aerodynamics, braking and steering... everything is covered at thiis excellent site.
• Physics of Tennis - hitting a ball is very complicated!
• Physics of Sports - an extensive physics project on sports.
• How the Physics of Football Works - are you a pigskin fan? This is your page!
• Skateboard Science - momentum plays a big role in skateboarding.

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Scalar and Vector Quantities - These sites do a great job of explaining the difference:

• Introduction to Vectors - clearly differentiates scalar and vector.
• Scalars and Vectors - excellent examples at this page.

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Photo Finishes - it's exciting when a race comes right down to the wire!

• Photo Finish - explains many aspects of photo finishes.
• Stopwatch - the most basic of sports timers.

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NASCAR Photo Finish - It doesn't get much closer than this!

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Rapattack in Action on Mt. Habrich - when someone is injured in a remote area, it's a good thing the Rapattack is there to save the day.

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Language of Motion - what are the basics of motion? Find out by trying this puzzle. (This puzzle also available for download )

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Section 8.1 Quiz - need more practice? Try this online quiz.

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Speed, Velocity and Position-time Graphs - how do graphs help us analyze an object's speed?

• Position vs. Time - move the bike and the graph is drawn by magic!
• Describing Motion with Position vs. Time Graphs - very helpful tutorial.

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Converting Units - is there an easy way to do it?

• Using Conversion Factors - good examples, plus a quiz to try.
• How to Convert Units of Measurement - a very careful tutorial, with some neat examples.

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Back and Forth - how does average velocity change as an object changes direction? Try this probeware lab to find out!

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Section 8.2 Quiz - need more practice? Try this online quiz.

Chapter 9 Resources

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Chapter 9 Graphics Package - text graphics from chapter 9. Each of the image files has the text page number in the file name, so it should be easy to find and identify the image that you need. (Windows Downloading Tip: Right-click on the link and choose "Save Link As...", once the file is on your hard drive, right-click on it and choose "Extract All...")

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Acceleration - a fantastic overview from the Physics Factbook.

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Bjarni Tryggvason - an accomplished astronaut from British Columbia:

• Bjarni Tryggvason - Canadian Space Agency biography.
• Bjarni Tryggvason - wikipedia biography.

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The Space Shuttle, and the Shuttle Discovery - such a powerful, fascinating spacecraft.

• Space Shuttle Program - an encyclopedia of information, also see the page dedicated to Discovery.
• NASA Space Shuttle - NASA's page dedicated to the shuttle program. Make sure you check out the multimedia gallery!
• How Space Shuttles Work - from launch to landing, it's all here.

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Astronaut Dave Williams - - Dr. Dave Williams is the Canadian astronaut who spent two weeks in August onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor. Find out more in this interesting 13 minute audio Quirks and Quarks interview.

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Acceleration and the Human Body - acceleration can result in great forces on the human body:

• Human Tolerance to G-Force - some interesting information on just how much acceleration the human body can take.
• Acceleration That Would Kill a Human - interesting arguments from the Physics Factbook.
• Acceleration of Blackout in Fighter Pilots - even more interesting arguments from the Physics Factbook.
• An Extreme Skydiving Experience - a fascinating essay on what it would be like to skydive from 105 km above the Earth.

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Centrifuge - pilots must be tested for their tolerance to the forces generated by rapid acceleration. This video shows how some people can take the forces, while some just aren't cut out for it!

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The Physics of Superheroes - can he swing from a thread, take a look overhead, hey there, there goes the Spiderman!

• The Physics of Superheroes - a top science book, read an excerpt here.
• The Science of Superheroes - very interesting analysis of superheroes.

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John Stapp - a pioneer in the study of the effects of acceleration on humans:

• John Stapp - a complete biography of "the fastest man on Earth".
• Rocket Sled - what better way to test the effects of acceleration?
• The Story of John Paul Stapp - amazing story and spectacular photos of the tests John Stapp conducted.

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Section 9.1 Quiz - need more practice? Try this online quiz.

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Working With Acceleration - what's special about this type of motion?

• Describing Motion with Words - everything you could want to know about acceleration - includes an animation too.
• Acceleration - what happens when velocity changes? Includes questions as well.

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Air Bags - important life-saving technology, but not without controversy:

• How Air Bags Work - clear description of the technology.
• Airbag - includes excellent historical information.
• Airbags - excellent consumer brochures for download, and some great videos as well.

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Airbag Deployment Video - this is excellent test-footage of how a high-speed accident can almost completely destroy a car, but clearly illustrates the life-saving potential of airbag technology.

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Acceleration due to Gravity - what goes up must come down!

• The Acceleration of Gravity - represented by the letter "g".
• Freefall Graphs - freefall looks different on position-time and velocity-time graphs.
• The Big Misconception - do more massive objects fall faster?
• Stationed in the Stars - Free Falling - what does gravity have to do with weightlessness in orbit? This excellent site has great animations to help explain the connection.

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Galileo on the Moon - watch David Scott as he drops a feather and hammer on the moon.

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Galileo - what are Galileo's many contributions to our understanding of motion?

• The Galileo Project - comprehensive site on Galileo. Also this excellent Galileo site: BBC: Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642).
• Galileo's Battle for the Heavens: His Experiments - animations of his most famous experiments. Part of the Galilieo site at NOVA.
• Galileo Galilei - an in-depth biography and full coverage of his contributions to science.

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Acceleration Due to Gravity - use a picket fence to accurately determine the acceleration due to gravity.

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Section 9.2 Quiz - need more practice? Try this online quiz.

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Walk That Graph - need some practice interpreting motion graphs? These position-time and velocity-time graphs are an excellent source of practice.

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Sports Motion - some great examples of the human motion in sports.

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Physics and Human Motion - we can learn alot from studying the human motion in sport.

• Kinesiology - what exactly is this area of science?
• University of Calgary Kinesiology - excellent source of information regarding the analysis of the physics of sports.
• Slam Dunk Science - excellent example of an in-depth study of motion.
• Sport Science - a real hub of research on motion in sport.