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» Amusement Park Physics 
How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? Design your own roller coaster and experiment with bumper car collisions.
http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/index.html
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» Block and Tackle 
Colorful illustrated tutorial shows how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/pulley.htm
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» Central Forces with Java 
A JAVA applet to simulate orbits in four different central forces: gravity, Yukawa, 1/R^4 and Black Holes
http://www.astro.queensu.ca/~musgrave/cforce/
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» Chaotic Systems 
A brief overview of chaos theory and applications in classical mechanics.
http://dept.physics.upenn.edu/courses/gladney/mathphys/subsection3_2_5.html
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» Classical Mechanics on Wikipedia 
Free online encyclopedia with description of the theory and history of classical mechanics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_mechanics
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» Derivation of basic gyroscope formula 
Web page contains intuitive and clear, simple and intuitive derivation of Gyroscope Effect’s formula.
http://www.andrijar.com/gyroscope/gyroscope.htm
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» Freshman Problems in Mechanics 
Links to various problem sets relating to 1 and 2 dimensional kinematics. Easy mechanics problems and solutions.
http://zebu.uoregon.edu/~dmason/probs/mech.html
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» Gravity 
If you want to learn about gravity come here.
http://www.angelfire.com/geek/alphabeta/
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» Gyroscope 
Graphics, related links and a video combine to show you how gyroscopes work.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/gyroscope.htm
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» How a Helium Balloon Works 
Explanation of lifting capabilities of helium, hydrogen and hot air balloons, from How Stuff Works.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/helium.htm
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» Kepler's Laws 
Article in the Platonic Realms. Gives a novice's overview of Kepler's laws.
http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/prime/articles/kepler/index.asp
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» Oscillations 
Gives a solution on a symmetric, linear, triatomic molecule problem.
http://electron6.phys.utk.edu/phys594/archives/mechanics/Oscillations/oscillations1.htm
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» Physics for Beginners 
This site covers motion and forces for individuals with no prior knowledge of the subject.
http://physics.webplasma.com/physicstoc.html
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» Physics of Sound 
Rigorous derivation of sound wave equations from a molecular model of an ideal diatomic gas. General solution of the wave equations. Point source radiating in a moving medium.
http://www.physicsofsound.com/
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» Rigid Bodies 
Separation of motion of centre of mass and rotation about a fixed axis.
http://www.physics.georgetown.edu/~jkf/class_mech/rigidbody.ps
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» Simulations with Java 
Provides several interactive physics simulations such as springs and masses, pendulums, molecules. Objects, mass, gravity, spring stiffness can be modified.
http://www.myphysicslab.com
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» The Lagrange Points 
Overview of the Lagrange points of the sun-earth-system. Links to a detailed derivation.
http://www.physics.montana.edu/faculty/cornish/lagrange.html
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» Virtual Escalator 
A physics safety educational tool.
http://www.virtualescalator.com
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» Wave Equation 
Mathematical description and derivation of wave equations.
http://www.geocities.com/aboutwaves/
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