| Physics Demonstrations in Mechanics
is a four-part video series presenting a full range of demonstrations in linear motion, two-dimensional motion, Newton’s laws of motion, momentum, work & energy, and gravitation. Similar in format to
Demonstrations in
Mechanics Parts I & II, this more recent series (Parts III through VI) significantly broadens and enhances the collection of mechanics demonstrations. The program’s strength lies in the use of specialized apparatus, high-speed photography, and 3D computer animation. Program Format
Individual demonstrations are 3 to 4 minutes in length and can be quickly accessed using the
program's on-screen indexing system. The indexing system allows the teacher to select a particular demonstration and show it at the appropriate time during a unit on
mechanics.
Demonstration Selection and Filming
Techniques
The selection of demonstrations includes those which are difficult to perform in the classroom and those requiring apparatus not readily accessible to many physics teachers. Detailed observation of the demonstrations is accomplished through use of a filming approach which focuses solely on the apparatus, allowing the teacher to utilize the program in a way which is consistent with his or her personal instructional approach. The voice over narration eliminates the on-screen presenter and allows attention to be directed to the physical behavior being studied.
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Physics
Demonstrations in
Mechanics: Part III |
Physics
Demonstrations in
Mechanics: Part IV |
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- Graphical Analysis of Motion:
Car Accelerating on Highway
(Computer Animation)
- Vector Addition:
Object Traveling on Moving Surface
- Velocity and Acceleration Vectors:
Direction of v and a during
Acceleration and Deceleration
- Newton’s 1st Law:
Rest Inertia of Bursting Water Balloon;
Shattering Flask; and Concrete Block
Receiving Sharp Blow
(High Speed Film)
- Newton’s 1st Law:
Motion Inertia of Steel Wedge
Splitting Board; Ketchup Cart
(High Speed Film)
- Frame of Reference:
A Galactic Observer/Relative Motion
(Computer Animation)
- Frame of Reference:
Inertial and Non-inertial
Reference Frames
Length:
30 Minutes
DVD: $78.00
(Teacher’s Guide Included)
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- Fundamental Forces:
Gravitational, Electromagnetic,
Strong, and Weak Forces
(Computer Animation)
- Mass and Weight:
Weightlessness during Free-fall
- Newton’s 2nd Law:
Force and Acceleration of a
Rocket Powered Car
- Newton’s 3rd Law:
Action-Reaction Forces of a
Liquid Nitrogen Cannon
- Newton’s 2nd and 3rd Laws:
Helicopter Dynamics
- Force Components:
Perpendicular Force Applied
to Tension Cable
- Newton’s Law of
Universal Gravitation:
Cavendish Experiment
(Time Lapse Film)
Length:
30 Minutes
DVD: $78.00
(Teacher’s Guide Included)
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Physics
Demonstrations in
Mechanics: Part V |
Physics
Demonstrations in
Mechanics: Part VI |
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- Projectile Motion:
Ballistics Cart/Horizontal
Components of Motion
- Projectile Motion:
Trajectory and Range Analysis
- Circular Motion:
Centripetal Force and
Tangential Velocity
- Circular Motion:
Unique Behavior of a Rotating Chain
- Impulse and Momentum:
Egg Impacting Rigid Surface
and Water Column
(High Speed Film)
- Characteristics of Collisions:
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
- Elastic Collision:
Duration and Magnitude
of Impact Forces
Length:
30 Minutes
DVD: $78.00
(Teacher’s Guide Included)
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- Conservation of Momentum:
Strobe Analysis of
Two-Dimensional Collisions
- Motion of Center of Mass:
Rigid and Non-Rigid Bodies
- Work and Energy:
Work Performed by Falling Mass
(High Speed Film)
- Work and Energy:
Quantitative Analysis of
Bow & Arrow System
- Rotational Dynamics:
Behavior of a Gyroscope
- Physics Teasers/
Predict the Outcome:
A Collection of Puzzling
Physical Events
Length:
30 Minutes
DVD: $78.00
(Teacher’s Guide Included)
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The
Complete Set of
Physics Demonstrations in Mechanics - Parts III, IV, V, VI
DVD: $280.00 |
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