URLs for Physics 201

 this page explains one-dimensional motion by combining textual 
information along graphs and diagrams.  It also provides a detailed 
explanation of displacement, velocity, and acceleration and has practice 
problems as well.

Lecture 2: Vectors

Interactive Textbook of PFP 95: Vectors

 This page explains vector concepts through textual descriptions and
diagrams and pictures.  It explains the theory of vector magnitude,
coordinates, and addition of vectors and has example problems as well.

Lecture 3: Motion in 2 Dimensions:

Interactive Textbook of PFP 95: Circular Motion

 Using text and diagrams, this page explains circular motion theory and
includes discussion of angular velocity and acceleration.  This page also 
has several practice problems.

Lecture 4: Newtons Laws

Newton's Laws - A List of Practice Problems Involving Various Applications

This page provides example problems on various topics such as force,
acceleration, momentum, and tension.

Lecture 5: Application of Newtons Laws

The Physics of Racing - 'There is No such thing as Centrifugal Force'

This page explanains centripetal and centrifugal forces by relating
them to auto racing.  There are very few visual aids on this page, but
the textual description of the concepts involved is adequate.

Example Problem: Ramp Problem Finding Coefficient of Friction

 This example problem solves for the coefficient of friction 
between a block and an inclined ramp.  This page includes a free body 
diagram of the problem as well as the method of solution.

Example Problem: Rolling Cylinder With Spring To Find Length of Stretched Spring Due to Given Force

 This example problem solves for the length of a stretched
spring when acted upon by a given force.  This page includes free body 
diagrams of the problem and the method of solution.

Lecture 6: Conservation of Energy

Newton's Second Law & Conservation of Energy

 This page describes Newton's Second Law of Motion and how this law  
relates to the concept of Conservation of Motion.  This page is composed  
mainly of text with few graphics but decently describes the concepts  
involved.

Example Problem: Block & Pulley Problem Finding Tension and Angular Acceleration

This example problem solves for tension and angular
acceleration in a block and pulley system.  This page also includes
a free body diagram of the problem and the methods of solution.

Lecture 7: Potential Energy

Encyclopedia Britannica Online - Potential Energy

 This article in the Encyclopedia Britannica Online encyclopedia 
provides definitions and explanations of potential energy and the 
conservation of energy.

Encyclopedia Britannica Online - Potential / Kinetic Energy>

 This article provides definitions and explanations of potential
and kinetic energy and shows the relationship between the two types
of energy.

Lecture 8: Linear Momentum and Collisions

Momentum and Collisions

This page deals with theory of momentum and elastic/inelastic collisions. It has pictures, diagrams of collisions, and descriptions of the theory involved.

Rocket Motion

This page from the University of Pennsylvania talks about the theory of rocket propulsion using momentum. It has pictures, diagrams, and textual descriptions of the theories involved.

Lecture 9: Rotation of Rigid Objects

angular momentum &torque

       This page from Britannica Online describes angular momentum &
torque.

Golf & Torque - using torque in golf

      This page describes applications of torque and moment of inertia in
terms of golf--primarily golf clubs.  It lacks some technical detail, but
shows a real-world use for torque.

Lecture 10: Angular Momentum and Torque

Encyclopedia Britannica - Angular Momentum & Torque

          This page contains an explanation of angular momentum and torque 
using textual descriptions along with diagrams as well.

Encyclopedia Britannica - Angular Momentum

        This page explains angular momentum and the conservation of momentum
with textual explanations along with simple diagrams.

Lecture 11: Static Equilibrium and Elasticity

Encyclopedia Britannica - Elasticity

        This page offers a brief description of elasticity.  It is all text
with no pictures or graphs, but still provides an adequate description.

Encyclopedia Britannica - Youngs Modulus

        This page describes the theory and usage of Youngs Modulus.  It has
a couple of images, but consists mainly of textual descriptions.

Lecture 12: Rotation of Rigid Objects

Rigid Body Motion

    This page diagrams rigid body rotational and translational motion.

Rotational Kinetic Energy

    This page diagrams and explains how to find rotational kinetic 
energy of objects/systems of particles.

Lecture 13: Oscillatory Motion

Berkeley List of Physics Diagrams

          This page contains only diagrams of various physics concepts.  For
example, it has a diagram showing the motion of a pendulum to demonstrate
harmonic motion.

Encyclopedia Britannica - Pendulum Motion

          This page explains pendulum motion using text explanations and 
a few diagrams.  It also tells how Galileo discovered pendulums.

The Foucault Pendulum

          This page describes the Foucault Pendulum.  It is a very special
type of pendulum in that it effectively demonstrates the rotation of the 
earth.

Lecture 14: The Laws of Gravity

NASA Microgravity Experimentation

This page shows different methods NASA scientists use to
achieve near zero gravity forces in order to perform experiments.

Does Gravity travel at the speed of light?

         This page, basically a physics lecture, explores the possible 
"speed" of gravity.  Does it travel at the speed of light?  If not, what
speed does it travel at?

Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion

         This page explains Kepler's first and second laws of planetary 
motion and shows how they're used.

Lecture 15: Fluid Mechanics

Archimedes Principle

         This page explains Archimedes' principle of buoyancy using
diagrams and textual explanations.

Floating & Submerged Objects

         This page explains the physics of floating and submerged
objects using diagrams and textual explanations.

How Airplanes Fly

         This page is a wholly textual explanation of how airplanes
fly.

Miscellaneous URLs

Physics Tutorials

submitted by: Regina Nelson

 This page has tutorials on math, mechanics, DC ciruits, biophysics and 
has some simulations demonstrating diffusion and radiation

Encyclopedia Britannica Online

          The main search engine for Britannica Online.  Search for 
information on virtually any topic.

Equation Sheet

          This page contains numerous physics on various topics.  It
even has diagrams to go along with the equations.

* all material in this page has been created by Mark London unless otherwise specified