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Resonata - http://oolong.co.uk/resonata.htm
Wave machine with various parameters, with explanatory text. |
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Generalized Physics Applets - http://surendranath.tripod.com/Applets.html
Several categories from which to choose. |
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Build a Solar System - http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/
A table to help build or draw a scale model of the solar system. Specify the size of the sun and the sizes of and distances between various objects are calculated. |
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Nori's Physics Page - http://www2.biglobe.ne.jp/~norimari/e-sciencenori.html
Java applets and Quicktime movies of physics simulations such as solar system, ideal gas, wave interference, and the Doppler effect. |
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Interactive Physics and Math with Java - http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/applets/Intro_physics/kisalev/
A set of more than 20 scientifically accurate educational applets which mostly cover the course of Introductory Physics or material close to it. This site is mirrored a number of places on the net. |
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UCI Chemistry - Applets - http://www.chem.uci.edu/undergrad/applets/
Educational applets covering irreversibility, chemical kinetics, the second law of thermodynamics, ideal atmosphere, particle in a box (quantum mechanics) and a monte carlo simulation. |
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Syracuse Physics Educational Modules and Simulations - http://physics.syr.edu/courses/modsim.html
A good sampling of ways that science and computing are becoming interactive. |
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Vector Calculator - http://comp.uark.edu/~jgeabana/java/VectorTest.html
Intended to give students a "feel" for vectors in two dimensions. Specifically, it covers components, magnitude and direction, and vector addition. |
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Interactive Color Wheel - http://r0k.us/graphics/SIHwheel.html
The SIH wheel is a Java applet that allows a person to view relationships between color (saturation, intensity, and hue) and luma. |
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The Pendulum Lab - http://monet.physik.unibas.ch/~elmer/pendulum/
Examine the dynamics of rigid pendula. Includes explanatory text. |
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Physics Illuminations - http://www.rlgreene.org/illum.html
A collection of Java applets packaged with explanatory text for use as conceptual homework or student self-study in introductory physics. |
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SchrodingerSolver - http://www.nat.vu.nl/~harmen/SchroedingerSolver/indexEn.html
Solves the one dimensional Schrodinger equation in different potentials. |
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JOrrery - http://uk.geocities.com/johndavid_taylor/projects/JOrrery/
Simulates the motion of planets moving under gravity. It comes with a number of initial "scenarios." Can also add more planets during a simulation. |
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Mark's Quantum Mechanics Applets - http://eve.physics.ox.ac.uk/Personal/artur/Keble/Quanta/Applets/quantum/quantumapplets.html
A collection of sample Java applets which demonstrate various aspects of quantum mechanics, including the Hydrogen atom and Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle. |
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The Physics of Pole Vaulting - http://www.aip.org/png/html/polevault.html
Using very simple physics principles, this program estimates how high you could theoretically vault based on how tall you are and how fast you can run, assuming you had the proper training and optimal efficiency. |
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Clifford Sampson's Physics Page - http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/6645/
A comprehensive collection of Java applets covering waves, sound, optics, light, and electromagnetism. |
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Ripple Tank Applet - http://webphysics.davidson.edu/Applets/Ripple/Ripple_JS.html
Two wave sources in a ripple tank. You set the variables and watch it run. |
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Virtual Optical Bench - http://www.phas.ucalgary.ca/physlets/opticalbench.htm
Raytracing applet. Lens, mirror, light source, object, and resultant rays to determine the image's characteristics. |
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Gravitational Orbits - http://wildcat.phys.northwestern.edu/ugrad/vpl/mechanics/planets.html
Applet demonstrates Kepler's law. |
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How To Teach Statistical Thermal Physics In An Introductory Physics Course - http://phya.snu.ac.kr/~kclee/howto/
Several simulation applets which can be used to teach the statistical foundations of thermal physics in introductory college physics courses. Download applets for free. |