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	445	S	Physics in Sport - physics priniciples improve sports performance and safety in many ways: Exploratorium Sport Science - excellent coverage of several sports, including baseball, cycling and surfing. How NASCAR Safety Works - a lot of science goes into keeping drivers safe. Physics of Snowboarding - what are the most important physics considerations of snowboarding? Big Air on the Moon - ski jumping on the moon? Wow!
	449	S	Avalanches - you'll be buried in information: How Avalanches Work - there is much more to them than you think! Canadian Avalanche Education Centre - check out their glossary. Avalanche! - an excellent series of movies from the CBC archives. Capturing it on Film - amazing process of getting avalanche videos, includes several examples. The Physics of Avalanches - impressive, comprehensive site. Avalanche.org - worldwide avalanche resources. Avalanche Physics Ploughs Ahead - formation and dynamics of avalanches.
	450	T S	Momentum in Sport - application of momentum principles can mean the difference between winning and losing: Science of Cycling - human power, aerodynamics, braking and steering... everything is covered at thiis excellent site. Physics of Tennis - didn't know hitting a ball was so complicated! Momentum and Impulse Connection - uses sports in many examples. How the Physics of Football Works - if you're a pigskin fan, this is your page! Skateboard Science - momentum plays a big role in skateboarding.
	450	T S	Momentum and Energy Change - use this simulation to investigate how a given net force affects the momentum and final velocity of an object.
	453	S	Section 9.1 Quiz
	457	T S	Momentum and Energy Change - use this simulation to investigate how the momentum of an object relates to it's acceleration and kinetic energy.
	457	T S	Rocket Engine Impulse - compare the impulse delivered by different sizes of rocket engines.
	464	S	Rockets, Impulse and Momentum - getting a rocket to do what you want is tough! Rocket Principles of Momentum and Propulsion - concisely explained. How Rocket Engines Work - from thrust to solid fuel, it's all here. Rocket and Space Technology - fascinating collection of space hardware and flight. The Principle of the Rocket - rocket motion explained.
	467	S	Section 9.2 Quiz
	469	T S	Elastic Collisions in One Dimension - explore the relationship of the final velocities of two particles in 1-dimensional elastic collisions.
	471	T S	Momentum in an Elastic Collision - use a dynamics cart with a magnetic end to analyze the conservation of momentum in an elastic collision.
	474	T S	One Dimensional Collision Applet - apply the law of conservation of momentum to one-dimensional collisions.
	480	T S	One Dimensional Collision Applet - apply the law of conservation of momentum to one-dimensional collisions.
	483	S	Inelastic and Elastic Collisions - you can never have enough examples! Elastic and Inelastic Collisions - a concise summary. Elastic and Inelastic Collision - try this java simulation.
	486	S	Section 9.3 Quiz
	488	S	Momentum in an Inelastic Collision - use dynamics cart to analyze the conservation of momentum in an inelastic collision.
	489	T S	Two Dimensional Collision Applet - apply the law of conservation of momentum to two-dimensional collisions.
	495	T S	Collision Problems - use this simulation to make and test predictions of final velocities of objects involved in collisions.
	496	S	Running Shoe Design - fancy shoes, intricate design! Anatomy of a Running Shoe - why is design of shoes important? Running Shoe Guide for Dummies - the simple and straightforward guide.
	497	T S	Car Collision: Two Dimensions - use this simulation to practice problem-solving momentum problems involving two-dimensional collisions.
	499	S	Section 9.4 Quiz
	507	S	Unit 5 Review

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