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UNIT 1: FORCES AND MOTION

Chapter 1: Motion

1.2 Uniform Motion
1.3 Two-Dimensional Motion
1.5 Acceleration Near Earth's Surface
Chapter 1 Review

 

1.2 Uniform Motion

The Highway Code  Page (16, EAI )

This is the UK Department of Transport Web site. The page refers to the legal code for transportation in England. Point 105 refers to stopping distances. Information on stopping distances for large and small vehicles such as trucks and motorcycles, respectively. It includes a chart showing typical stopping distances at various speeds, given in mph.

ITC: Tailgaters   Page (16, EAI )

The Institute for Traffic Care Web site, part of the European Union Ministry of Science and Culture, has produced this Web site discussing the issues around tailgating. This site has quite an extensive section on tailgaters. Includes pictures, Dutch police case studies, and reports on implementation of German video technology in order to monitor sections of roadway. Requires Microsoft Virtual Machine

Motion with Constant Acceleration   Page (16, EAI )

An online simulation of Braking Distance and Reaction Time. The simulation deals with reacting to a changing traffic light.

 

1.3 Two-Dimensional Motion

Global Positioning System   Page (24, #6 )

The Southern California Integrated GPS network hosts this site. Although aimed at using GPS to measure changes in the Earth's crust, this site has excellent information on what GPS is and how it works. Macromedia Flash player required.

Cockpit Display Systems   Page (24, #6 )

A site created by Kaiser Electronics Company. Products include Head Down Display (HDD), Head Up Display (HUD) and Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) systems. Provide overviews from each of the product. The GPS was developed by the US Dept. of Defense. As such, most display systems are designed for military use. This site explores some of the ways information is transmitted to users.

Trimble Technologies - GPS tutorial   Page (24, #6 )

This is the Web site for manufacturer Trimble Technologies. It features a Shockwave tutorial discussing the use of GPS in a variety of activities.

Auto Navigation Systems: Where are they Taking You?  Page (24, #6 )

This article from onwheelsinc.com provides some details about the new types of navigation systems being installed in cars.

 

 

1.5 Acceleration Near Earth's Surface

Space Educators' Handbook   Page (42, #8 )

This is an excellent NASA Web site with information about the design of various space suits and their uses. Includes information on the latest models of spacesuit, the inner workings of spacesuits, the Primary life support system, maneuvering in space and the history of spacesuits.

MadSci Network:Physics   Page (42, #8 )

An excerpt from a MadSci Network newsgroup. A NASA Lewis Research Center researcher replies to a question posted by someone regarding how astronaut suits work. Very informative, secondary source of information.

Space Suits   Page (42, #8 )

Photo gallery of NASA space suits available in a traveling exhibit. Clicking on each mode brings up a larger image and a description of what the suit's specifications are and why/how it was used. Browse

Chapter 1 Review

Dragbike Magazine   Page (51, #28 )

The official Dragbike Magazine Web site. Contains race results of super sport, drag and other motorcycle race classes. Includes times, distances; ideal for calculating velocities and average accelerations.

Sports Illustrated: Maurice Green   Page (51, #28 )

Sports Illustrated's article on Maurice Greene. Includes various record times for different runners of the 100-meter men's race.

Guinness Book of World Records Sports Page   Page (51, #28 )

The Guinness Book of World Records Sports page gives access to world records set in a variety of sporting events. The tab menu gives access to other events which may have speed records listed.