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Web LinksUNIT 1: FORCES AND MOTIONChapter 3: Gravitational Force and Friction
3.1 Gravitational Force on Earth's
Surface NASA Program Attempts to Pique High School Teens' Interest in Science Page (89) Read this brief article about a group of high school students that travelled on the KC-135 to learn more about motion sickness.
This NASA Web site details the opportunities that university students have to travel on the KC-135 flight simulator. Click through the links to read about current research, past flights, and how one can apply to be part of this program. V.O.G.U.E: KC-135 Undergraduate Research Project Page (89 ) A team from Wellesley College in Massachusetts recounts their experiences on the KC-135 flight simulator. This site is a complete documentary of research goals of students, itinerary, flight, etc.
This University of Oregon site offers a fairly detailed description of the properties and behaviours of asteroids and comets in space. Some short videos of the impact of asteroids on planetary surfaces are informative. May require Microsoft Media Player Ten Frequently asked Questions about NEO Impacts Page (96, #8 ) A series of FAQ's provided by NASA with links to various sites and organizations that can provide more detailed information. Asteroids Page (96, #8 ) This site from National Geographic is an interactive learning experience in which you investigate impacts of asteroids on Earth. Be sure to click on as many images as possible so you don't miss out on any information!!
This site provides information about the Uniform Tire Quality Grading system, how to read the sidewall of a tire, and how to maintain safe tires. Tire Rack On-line Performance Source Page (108, #11 ) Although this is a commercial site, it provides a lot of information on tires, their ratings, qualities and characteristics. Clicking on the Tire Tech Link under the Tires menu will lead to information on the design and manufacture of tires, their ratings and other information. Michelin : Tire Guidelines Page (108, #11 ) Everything you need to know about tires can be found in this brief tutorial on the Michelin Web site. Use the links on the sidebar to navigate through this section of the site. Yokohama Tires: Reading Your Tires Page (108, #11 ) A brief lesson on how to interpret the information provided on a tire's sidewall, and what this means for the consumer. Use the drop-down menu to find different tire models. Understanding UTQG Ratings Page (108, #11 ) This article describes the Federal Government Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, specifically the different tire grades for treadwear, traction, and temperature.
John Walker of Autodesk Inc. developed this extremely informative site on basic physical concepts. It provides an excellent introduction to the concepts of gravity, gravitometry, and simple, home experiments that can be performed in order to better illustrate the concept of universal attraction. The site is interactive and full of surprises. Click on the Physics Link in the Science directory to get started. Java enabled web browser required to use online calculators. Quicktime for Windows required to view video. Peering Through a Hole in the Sky Page (111, #25 ) A NASA site that contains a news article about the effects of solar eclipses on gravity and magnetism. This site has links to others describing the properties of gravity and how these are applied.
This page, located on the Tucson Space Society Web site, gives a brief overview of the L5 Society's history and some of the ideas/motivations behind the group.
This NASA site describes the Lagrange of Liberation Points in the Earth/Moon system and how they can be used for astronomical observation. It includes a link to the detailed mathematical calculations involved in locating these points.
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