Work, Energy and Simple Machines

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Detailed description and diagrams of inclined planes.

Moments of inertia for various bodies

Hundreds of free games illustrating basic principles of physics.

String/pulley/incline problems: This site walks you thorough the derivation of several formulas for different types of problems incorporating strings, pulleys and inclines.

A very comprehensive (47 slides) PowerPoint tutorial that covers the relationship between work, simple machines and mechanical advantage. Includes easy to understand illustrations and explanations of the 6 simple machines and practice questions for comprehension.

A very good verbal/mathematical explanation of the Carnot Cycle.

This website provides not only an explanation of how the ballistic pendulum can be used to measure the speed of a bullet but also a calculator to check your work. It can be used to explain a similar assembly involving a spring instead of a pendulum as well. You simply substitute the equation for the potential energy of a spring for (M+m)gd -- the potential energy of the pendulum.

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Interactive Java applets that can be downloaded or run from the website. Graphics are excellent. Covers several less common topics, e.g. in heat and thermodynamics.

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