Classical Mechanics
Classical Mechanics Links
- The Principle of Least Action An overview of the historical development of the principle of least action.
- Kepler's Laws Article in the Platonic Realms.
- How Stuff Works: Block and Tackle Colorful illustrated tutorial shows how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works.
- How a Gyroscope Works Explanation of why a gyroscope should resist being turned in any direction perpendicular to its axis.
- Freshman Problems in Mechanics This site links to various problem sets relating to 1 and 2 dimensional kinematics, and is a good place to go for a bit of practice on easy mechanics problems.
- Los Alamos National Library - Classical Physics A collection of papers on current research into classical physics.
- On a general Method of expressing the Paths of Light,and of the Planets, by the Coefficients of a Characteristic Function An original paper by William Rowan Hamilton, dated 1833.
- How a Helium Balloon Works Explanation of lifting capabilities of helium, hydrogen and hot air balloons, from How Stuff Works.
- The Physics and Math of SOCCER Einstein says...
- Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics A set of web pages giving an introduction into Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, the most important aspects of classical mechanics.
- Amusement Park Physics How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? In this exhibit, you'll have a chance to find out by designing your own roller coaster. Plan it carefully--it has to pass a safety inspection.You can also experiment with bumper car collisions.
- The Principle of Least Action A brief review of the mathematics and physics involved in the principle of least action.
- The Brachistichrone Problem A java applet which demonstrates the Brachistichrone problem. This forms a good introduction to the calculus of variations which is important in classical mechanics.
- Roller Coaster Physics discussion on some of physics
- Hamilton-Jacobi Equations A brief review of the Hamilton Jacobi equations of motion.
- Central Forces with Java A JAVA applet to simulate orbits in four different central forces: gravity, Yukawa, 1/R^4 and Black Holes
- How Stuff Works: Gyroscope Graphics, related links and a video combine to show you how gyroscopes work.
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