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	122	S	Rock & Ice Climbing - what are the physics principles behind this exciting sport? How Rock Climbing Works - learn the secrets of this cool sport. Hands Up! - a rock climbing physicist analyzes rock climbing Rock Climbing - activities that will give you a feel for climbing. Outfitting an Ice Climber - an interactive tour of an ice climber's tools.
	124	S	How Crash Testing Works - includes great crash test video.
	125	T S	Visual Acceleration - the relationship between force and acceleration can be difficult to see. Try this lab to better see the relationship between force and acceleration.
	126	S	Petronas Towers - everything you could want to know about these amazing towers.
	126-127	T S	The Mechanical Universe: Episode 1 - Introduction - a physics video instructional series available for video streaming from LearnAlberta.ca (login and password required).
	126-128	S	Let's Start Thinking About Forces - it's more than just pushing and pulling: Newton's Law Problems - practice problems of all kinds. Forces - a general overview with a little quiz. Thinking About Forces and Newton's Laws - a good review. Newton's Laws - nice little animations to get you started.
	127	S	Sir Isaac Newton - learn more about him: Scientist and Mathematician His Life and Discoveries Biography with Emphasis on Connections to Other Scientists
	127	S	Scalar and Vector Quantities - brush up on the differences: Describing Motion with Words Introduction to Vectors Scalars and Vectors
	128	S	Things That Weigh a Newton - two chicken fingers?
	128	S	Mass and Weight - includes conditions of "weightlessness".
	128	T S	Measuring Force - how do we measure force? How can you compare the different forces necessary to complete different tasks? Try this simple lab to find out.
	129-135	T S	Incline Free Body Diagram - a challenging activity to help you master forces on an inclined plane. This applet provided by LearnAlberta.ca (login and password required).
	129-135	S	Free Body Diagrams - help for learning how to draw them: University of Guelph Tutorial Physics Classroom: Drawing Diagrams Physics Classroom: The Meaning of Force Physics Classroom: Types of Forces Physics Classroom: Determining the Net Force Hyperphysics Explanation
	132	T S	Free Body Drawer - construction of properly labeled free body diagrams.
	136	S	Section 3.1 Quiz
	137-138	S	Galileo - first contemplated the idea of inertia: 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.
	137-138	S	Galileo's Thought Experiment - it's pretty straightforward - or is it? Inertia: Galileo's Thought Experiment - so what does it mean? Galileo's Thought Experiment - beautifully presented in video. (Free Teacher's Domain registration required)
	138	S	The Tablecloth Trick - always a good inertia demo. Here are some more ideas: Old-style Inertia Demonstrator - remember these? Forces and Motion Demos - several inertia-relevant demos are described. First Law, Inertia - just in case you don't want to perform these, simple animations are provided.
	138	S	Inertia - don't be an object at rest! Learn more about inertia: Newton's First Law of Motion - clearly explains Galileo's thoughts on Inertia. A Ball Tied to a String and Swinging Round and Round - where will it go? Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion
	138	S	The Mechanical Universe: Episode 4 - Inertia - a physics video instructional series available for video streaming from LearnAlberta.ca (login and password required).
	139	S	Learning Cycle on Newton's First Law - excellent movies that will get you thinking. Be patient, movies take time to load. Also great ideas for re-enacting in class: Eugenia on Rollerblades Motion of a glider on an airtrack Penny on Glider Pendulum on rollerblades
	139	T S	PhET Interactive Simulations - an extensive suite of interactive simulations, all expertly crafted to support student studies. These high-quality simulations are created at the University of Colorado and are completely free to use: Forces in 1 Dimension - push the filing cabinet and see what happens.
	140	S	Headrests and Whiplash - convincing data to adjust your headrest properly: The Proper Adjustment of Your Headrest Could Save Your Neck - don't miss the videos! Practising Restraint Save Your Neck Program - look near the bottom of this page to download the Save Your Neck Car Check.
	140	S	Sodium Azide - this substance must be treated with respect: Facts About Sodium Azide - extensive poison information. Sodium Azide... a Growing Environmental Hazard Life-saving air bags pack deadly chemical Sodium Azide MSDS
	140-141	S	Air Bags - life-saving technology, but don't get too close! Crash Test Videos - want to see airbags in action? Download videos here and see for yourself. How Air Bags Work Seat Belts and Air Bags - evidence of their success. Air Bags - comprehensive information and many good short animations.
	140-141	S	Air Bag Contol Switches - on or off? Air Bag Deactivation - in Canada, you need the "Declaration of Requirement for Air Bag Deactivation" How Air Bags Work: Deactivation
	140-141	S	Air Bags - their history and future. Side Air Bags To Become The Norm How Air Bags Work: The Future of Air Bags How to Protect Children in Vehicles with Side Air Bags
	141	T S	Newton's Laws - experiment with force, mass and acceleration. Note: the simulation software Interactive Physics (IP) is required for this activity. Download the zip archive - Newton's Second Law (the archive contains Interactive Physics files, guides in pdf and word format, and a "Read Me" text file. It is recommended you start with the Read Me file). Interested in more Interactive Physics simulations? Try John Mallinkcrodt's IP website.
	142	S	Seat Belts for Children - buckle them with special care: Safe Kids Canada - download the booster seat info and tests. How Child Car Seats Work Child Passenger Safety SafetyBeltSafe Importance of Child Safety Seats Child Safety - from the Transport Canada safety pages.
	142	S	Why Do Seat Belts Lock? - they are more than just simple straps. Find out exactly how seat belts work: Seatbelt Physics - includes interesting traffic data. How Seatbelts Work - has an excellent page on the retractor mechanism. Seat Belts Do Save Lives - traffic safety in Alberta.
	142	S	Section 3.2 Quiz
	143	S	Newton's Second Law - the basics: Newton's Second Law of Motion - a tutorial. Newton's Laws - click the middle of the web. Newton's Second Law - a good rocket example. Newton's 2nd Law Notes - explanations, quizzes and more.
	144-145	T S	Newton's 2nd Law: Fan Cart Force - what is the relationship between force and acceleration? Try this fan cart lab to find out.
	146-148	S	Proportionality of Force, Mass and Acceleration - more great sites: How Do Force and Mass Affect Acceleration? - great examples. Physics of Ejecting - a very exciting application of Newton's second law.
	146-148	S	Newton's Second Law - a simple simulation, but effective at illustrating forces.
	146-148	T S	Learning Cycle on Newton's Second Law - excellent movies that will get you thinking. Be patient, movies take time to load. Also great ideas for re-enacting in class: Pulling Eugenia on Rollerblades Glider on air-track Glider on air-track with varying masses Cart on Track Atwood's Machine with a spring scale
	146-148	S	Physics in Sport: Newton's Second Law - football, anyone?
	146-148	T	Newton's Second Law: Teacher Info - discussion and labs.
	147	T S	Newton's 2nd Law: Investigating Acceleration - how does acceleration change as the force applied to an object is changed?
	147	T S	Newton's Second Law - experiment with force, mass and acceleration. Note: the simulation software Interactive Physics (IP) is required for this activity. Download the zip archive - Newton's Second Law (the archive contains Interactive Physics files, guides in pdf and word format, and a "Read Me" text file. It is recommended you start with the Read Me file). Interested in more Interactive Physics simulations? Try John Mallinkcrodt's IP website.
	148	S	Newton's 2nd Law Graphing Calculator Activity - explore F=ma.
	152	S	Air Resistance - your fall could be terminal! Speed of a Skydiver (Terminal Velocity) - fascinating facts from the Physics Factbook. Elephant and Feather: Air Resistance - a complete lesson for you! Free-fall - did you know people have survived falls from 20,000 feet...withoua a parachute!
	154	T S	Fletcher's Trolley - these two blocks hold plenty of answers.
	158	S	Section 3.3 Quiz
	159	S	Amusement Park Physics: Bumper Cars - Newton's third law exemplified. Visit all sections of Amusement Park Physics!
	160	T S	Newton's 3rd Law: Exploding Carts - are action and reaction forces indeed equal? Try this "exploding" cart lab to find out.
	161	S	Newtons Third Law - good sites to help identify action-reaction pairs, and dispell some myths: Newton's Third Law of Motion - excellent quiz at the end. Newton's 3rd Law - Q&A site from NASA does a great job. Newton's Third Law - has an interesting example. Newton's 3rd Law - book on a table example. Tutor4Physics - discusses elevator.
	161	S	Newton's Third Law of Motion: Astronauts in Outer Space - NASA learns some hard lessons from their first attempt at space walking. (Free Teacher's Domain registration required)
	161	T	Newton's Third Law Activities - rockets, tug-of-wars, and more: Newton's 3rd Law Notes - see the "labs and activities". Rocket Car - simple materials, lots of fun. Goddard Flight Center - 3rd law activities and demos. Newton's Third Law: Action and Reaction - soda bottle rocket discrepant event
	161	T S	Stranded Astronaut - can you get the astronaut back to the space shuttle? Note: the simulation software Interactive Physics (IP) is required for this activity. Download the zip archive - Stranded Astronaut (the archive contains Interactive Physics files, guides in pdf and word format, and a "Read Me" text file. It is recommended you start with the Read Me file). Interested in more Interactive Physics simulations? Try John Mallinkcrodt's IP website.
	162	S	How a Waterjet Works - a very interesting application of the 3rd law.
	162	S	Fire Extinguishers and Newton's Third Law - why can a fire extinguisher sometimes be hard to handle? It's all physics! Fire Extinguisher Translation Demo - this professor really goes for ride! Fire Safety and Fire Extinguishers - if you are going to use an extinguisher, do it safely. Fire Extinguisher Rocket Cart - another professor goes for a ride. The video link is the sixth one on the page. Part of a large physics video collection at WFU.
	166	S	Propeller and Jet Engine Propulsion - make the marvel of flight possible. Propeller Propulsion - the 1903 Wright Flyer. Jet Engines - mostly history of development, but very interesting. The page on thrust is excellent too. How Airplanes Work: The Newtonian Explanation - viewing the whole story is well worth the time.
	167	S	Rockets and Newton's 3rd Law - how do rockets work? Equal and Opposite - a brief description, and an irresistible whoopee cushion sound effect! How Rocket Engines Work - action-reaction is lesson one! The Engines That Came in from the Cold - rocket engine science. Newton's Laws of Motion - rocket example. Rocket Motion - an advanced look at formulas governing rocket motion. Rocket Principles - NASA provides the goods. Naturally Newton - a good review of all Newton's laws, try the balloon rocket at the end.
	168	S	Section 3.4 Quiz
	170-171	S	Friction - a complete explanation from HyperPhysics.
	171	T S	Friction - Learn how friction is created andhow it affects the net force on an object.
	180	S	Leonardo Da Vinci - his incredible scientific mind was way ahead of it's time: Leonardo Machines - the Italian National Museum of Science and Technology presents a comprerhensive list of Leonardo's imprressive machine ideas. La Macchine di Leonardo Da Vinci - another excellent collection, but this one has many photos of models of Da Vinci machines that have been built.
	181-182	T S	Coefficient of Friction Lab - use a simple block, incline and motion sensor to help you determine the coefficient of friction.
	187	S	Braking Systems - stopping a vehicle can be a complex endeavour. How Brakes Work - step-by-step diagrams help explain the basics. How Anti-Lock Brakes Work - a more complex braking system to keep you safe. Tips for Driving With ABS - driving with this technology requires a slightly different approach to braking.
	187	T S	Braking Car - determine the velocity of an object based on the shape of its displacement graph. Note: the simulation software Interactive Physics (IP) is required for this activity. Download the zip archive - Braking Car (the archive contains Interactive Physics files, guides in pdf and word format, and a "Read Me" text file. It is recommended you start with the Read Me file). Interested in more Interactive Physics simulations? Try John Mallinkcrodt's IP website.
	190	S	Tire Friction - why exactly are tires designed the way they are? Traction Friction of Tires - explains what the treads do. Friction and Automobile Tires - a detailed physics explanation from HyperPhysics. How Tires Work - excellent insight into tire construction.
	190	S	Section 3.5 Quiz
	193	S	Chapter 3 Review Quiz

Resource Type	Text Pages		Chapter 4 Resources Resource Description T - For Teachers S - For Students	Browser Plug-in
	194	S	How Hot Air Ballons Work - get in and float away! A full explanation of hot air balloon principles.j
	194	S	Voyager - One of NASA's most successful projects - a fascinating interstellar mission.
	196-199	S	Gravity: The Triumph of Apollo - a wonderful spaceship-themed overview of gravity and how spaceships both use it and overcome it.
	196-199	S	The Galileo Games - repeat Galileo's famous gravity experiments.
	196-199	S	Leaning Tower of Pisa Experiment - maybe it never happened, but VisionLearning lets you try it anyway!
	198	T S	Acceleration Due to Gravity - use a picket fence in this eLab to accurately determine the acceleration due to gravity.
	199	T S	Weights and Orbits - learn more about gravitational mass.
	199	S	What is the difference between the inertial and gravitational mass? - two professionals explain that there is not much of a difference.
	200-201	T S	Gravity - its three-dimensional field of influence: The Fundamental Forces - did you remember there are four of them? How Does Gravity Work? - a nice introduction to gravity. Acceleration Due to Gravity - a good reference page, and several activity ideas. Free Fall and the Acceleration of Gravity - everything you could possibly want to know about free fall. Gravitational Field - check the gravitational field section of this comprehesive gravity page.
	202	S	Section 4.1 Quiz
	203-205	T S	Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation - calculate the force of gravity between two objects; Gravity: Newtonian Relationships - a fantastic page, includes a clear description of the torsion balance. Gravity's Big Reach - the Canadian Space Administration delves into Newton's Law, and provides a student activity as well.
	204	S	Inverse Square Law - explore the relationship between masses and the distance between them.
	205	S	Edmond Halley - even Newton needed a helping hand: Edmond Halley - a thorough biography from the University of St. Andrew's, Scotland. Edmund Halley: Scientific Giant - a good story from HistoryNet.com.
	205-206	T S	Newtonian Orbit Simulator - perhaps this is how Newton originally envisioned it.
	205-206	S	University of Washington Big G Experiment - now this is a high-tech torsion balance!
	205-206	S	Torsion Balance - a very useful invention for studying forces; Henry Cavendish's Torsion Balance - a scale model. The Cavendish Experiment - a more detailed look at the experiment, including videos. The Gravitation Constant - a little bit of history and a great torsion balance diagram.
	206	T S	The Development of Newton's Laws of Gravitation: The Laws of Planetary Motion - before Newton, there was Brahe and Kepler... to bad they didn't get along! The Accomplishments of Newton - an introduction. The Universal Law of Gravitation - what really happened to the apple? Newtonian Gravitation and the Laws of Kepler - orbits were never this interesting!
	210-211	S	Tides - explaining these bulges of water; What Causes High Tide and Low Tide? - makes sense to me! Our Restless Tides - warning! A very detailed explanation of the factors that produce tides. Tides and Rings in the Solar System - not just water on Earth! What Causes the Tides? - the best of the bunch, has a superb flash animation. Don't miss the section on Tidal Curiosities.
	210-211	S	Galileo's Big Mistake - Galileo had a theory for tides too, trouble is... it was wrong. (Free Teacher's Domain registration required)
	211	S	Tides, Currents and Water Levels - your best source for Canadian tidal data, brought to you by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
	214	S	Gravity Assist - giving satellites and space probes a helping hand. How Does Gravity Assist Work With Interplanetary Satellites? - a clear explanation. Interplanetary Trajectories - NASA explains spacecraft trajectories in great detail.
	215	S	Section 4.2 Quiz
	216-221	T S	The Mechanical Universe: Episode 6 - Newton's Laws - a physics video instructional series available for video streaming from LearnAlberta.ca (login and password required).
	218	S	Jet Propulsion Laboratory - go to NASA when you want good planetary data!
	218	S	Globular Clusters - no, these are not chunks of candy! Globular Star Clusters - starts with the history of their discovery, and then goes much deeper. Stars: Globular Clusters - NASA has provided a whole page of images of globular clusters from the Astronomy Picture of the Day archive. Galaxies and Globular Clusters - pictures from the Hubble space telescope. A Guide to Globular Clusters - it's the complete guide.
	219	S	Mars Exploration Rover Mission - NASA's home for the Mars rovers. Also check out the fantastic Athena mission page.
	223	T S	Elevator - a person's sensation of weight is primarily due to the normal force exerted on our feet, which is not necessarily the same the force of gravity - as you will see in this simulation! Note: the simulation software Interactive Physics (IP) is required for this activity. Download the zip archive - Elevator (the archive contains Interactive Physics files, guides in pdf and word format, and a "Read Me" text file. It is recommended you start with the Read Me file). Interested in more Interactive Physics simulations? Try John Mallinkcrodt's IP website.
	224	S	Elevator - don't look down! Use this cool applet to experiment with weight.
	227	T S	Free Fall of Various Objects - use a motion sensor and velocity-time graphs to compare the accelerations of different objects with different physical characteristics.
	228	S	How Does Weightlessness Work? - great pictures of astronauts accompany a excellent explanation.
	228	S	Planetary and Satellite Motion: Weightlessness in Orbit - an excellent lesson from the Physics Classroom.
	229	S	Section 4.3 Quiz
	229	S	Gravitational Prospecting - gravimetry is just one of the prospecting geologist: Geophysical Prospecting: How To Find Oil! - did you know there were fifteen steps? How They Find Oil - this in-depth treatment will leave you wanting to become a geologist! Gravimetry - an encyclopedic explanation.
	231	S	Astronauts and Exercise - use it or lose it! Walking on Air: NASA's Floating Treadmill - a great invention to address a difficult problem. Good Vibrations - is this solution to astronaut bone loss a little "shaky"? Space Bones - there is a potentially serious price to pay for spending time in zero gravity. Gravity Hurts (So Good) - why do astronauts sometimes have to be carried away in stretchers when they return to Earth? Studying bone loss in space with OSTEO - the Canadian Space Agency is investigating this problem.
	231	S	Wilbur Franks and the g Force Solution - an innovative solution to a serious problem: G-suit - exactly what is this thing? Dr. Wilbur Franks - a fine tribute page from the Banting Research Foundation. The Anti-Gravity Suit and the Human Centrifuge - designing an anti-gravity suit is hard work!
	231	S	Chapter 4 Review Quiz
	237	S	Artificial Joints - much research is being done in joint replacement: Types of Replacement Parts - ceramics, zirconium, silicone; you'd be surpirised what gets put into the human body. New Joint Replacement Material - plastics are very versatile materials.
	237	S	Gait Analysis - an important area of research: 3D animated model - a simple java simulator. Motion Analysis Gallery - walking analysis movies at the bottom of this page. Principles Of Gait Analysis - short explanation, inculding history. Gait Analysis - a very detailed medical overview.
	237	S	Unit 2 Review Quiz

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