I will be adding new links as I come across cool websites so check back often. If know of any good websites or find a broken link on this page, please email me at
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(last updated 9/2/2008)
New Physics 4A Links (Fall 2008)
Moving Man Applet: Cool Java Applet that plots position, velocity, and acceleration vs. time.
Useful Sites
A Dictionary of Units: definitions of units and how to convert between different units
HowStuffWorks: wanna know how a car engine works? Look here.
HyperPhysics: AWESOME reference for all levels of physics - check it out!
Imagine the Universe: information about our universe including interactive activities
Math and Physics Symbol Gifs: gifs of useful math and physics symbols (useful for websites)
Physics Central: weekly physics feature magazine
Physics Time-Line: history of physics from 545 B.C. to 2000
PhysLink: daily physics and astronomy news
Questions of the Week: physics question of the week from The University of Maryland
Study Tips for Intro Physics Students: tips for how to succeed in physics
The Laws List: alphabetical list of laws and principles of physics
The Physics Classroom: AWESOME! - useful explanations and animations (intro level)
The Physics Zone: usefule reference for intro physics including many animated lessons
Treasure Trove of Physics: alphabetical list of physics definitions and equations
Interactive Physics Material
Applets by Paul Falstad: math and physics applets
Explore Science: interactive activites for exploring physics concepts
Interactive Physics on the Web: links to interactive physics sites from MTU
JARS Physics Applets: lots of physics applets (some with available source codes)
Molecular Expressions E&M Applets: AWESOME interactive electricity and magnetism applets
Molecular Expressions Light and Color Applets: AWESOME interactive light and color applets
Online Eductional Resources for Physics Teachers: hundreds of great applets listed by category
Physics 2000: applets on microwaves, TV screens, waves, and much more
Physics Animations and Simulations: list of animations with good descriptions of each
Physics Illuminations: interactive explanatory material for kinematics, dynamics, and vectors
Powers of Ten: VERY COOL applet showing the powers of ten
The Interactive Library: hundreds of cool physics java applets
Virtual Laboratory: lots of physics applets covering a wide variety of topics
Physics Fun
DC Physics Humor: links to all sorts of physics humor from DC Physics
Physics Fun: physics cartoons, fun, and more
Soda Constructor: make a model and bring it to life!
Astronomy
Ask an Astronomer: have an astronomy question? Ask an astronomer!
Astronomy Picture of the Day: see a new astronomical image or photograph every day
Nasa Homepage: everything NASA
STScI: homepage of the Hubble Space Telescope
Random Links (These sites have nothing to do with physics but are still cool.)
Dilbert.com: get your daily dose of Dilbert and other comics
Daily Motivator: a great way to start your day
Google: by far the best search engine on the internet
Live 365.com: hundreds of online amatuer radio stations
Quotations Page: the largest collection of quotations on the web