Additional Learning Tools and Resources
Watching a presentation is a passive activity. Getting information is important ... but its not the destination or end point. Now that you've watched the video, its time to do something with the information you've heard. It's time to act on it. The resources below provide an opportunity to do this. We encourage learners to solidify their learning through the use of one or more of the following resources.
Minds On Physics: Mission CG1
Minds On Physics is like good medicine. It may not taste good going down but once its effect kicks in you feel better. Take a dose of MOPs with this mission on the topic of speed and velocity. You'll feel better for doing so.
Concept Builder: Circular Logic
This Concept Builder gets you thinking quantitatively about the topic of velocity, acceleration and force for objecs moving in circles.
Calculator Pad - Circular Motion Problem Set: Problems #1 - #5
The Calculator Pad is the go-to place for anything pertaining to problem-solving. You'll find problems, answers, and audio-guided solutions. Try these five problems to improve your skill with calculating speed and acceleration values.
Physics Classroom Tutorial: Circular and Satellite Motion Chapter, Speed and Velocity
A portion of this video tutorial pertains to the concepts of speed and velocity. This written tutorial page provides a great reference for freshening up on the topic.
Physics Classroom Tutorial: Circular and Satellite Motion Chapter, Acceleration
A portion of this video tutorial pertains to the concept of acceleration. Get the skinny quickly with this written Tutorial page.