MCHS Library

Physic links

•  Fear Of Physics
  As the creators of this website say "We created this site to be a friendly,  non-technical place for you to come and 'play' with the laws of physics for a while." For Elementary School teachers, this gives you ways to better explain the physics of the world around us. Middle School and High school students can try the different simulations, including Sound, Collisions, Making your Jump Shot, and Zero G. Illustrations will appeal to students as something they could accomplish, and the explanations let everyone gain a better understanding of physics.
• The Soundry
  Created by high school students in Virginia and Alaska, this ThinkQuest entry explains the physics of sound and how the human ear perceives it. Be sure to visit the Interactive Sound Lab for Java applets that illustrate the Doppler effect, sound waves, and more.
• Amusement Park Physics: What are the forces behind the fun?
  You've bought your ticket and boarded the roller coaster. Now you're barreling down the track at 60 miles per hour, taking hairpin turns and completing death-defying loops. Your heart is in your throat and your stomach is somewhere near your shoes. The only thing separating you from total disaster is a safety harness...but are you really in danger?
• Science of Hockey
  The Science of Hockey is the first in a series of "Sports Science" resources developed by the Exploratorium. This site takes you inside the game: you'll hear from NHL players and coaches from the San Jose Sharks, as well as leading physicists and chemists.
• Science of Cycling
  The Science of Cycling is the second in a series of three planned sports science resources. These sites focus on the science behind popular spectator and recreational sports.
• Science of Baseball
  This Web site is a project of the Exploratorium, a hands-on San Francisco science museum. Designed to look like a 1950s-style comic book, the Web site includes interactive projects -- including how to find the sweet spot of your bat with the tap of a hammer.
• ESPNET SportsZone:   Sports Figures
  Imagine understanding math and physics by learning the dynamics of white water kayaking.  Or geometry by the trajectory of a ninth inning grand slam home run.   That's what ESPN2's Sports Figures is all about.

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