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Applet Collections

Title Description
Fowler's Physics Applets A collection of applets that illustrate physics concepts ranging from high school level to college level.
Energy A collection of applets that illustrate different things with energy.
Apps on Physics Another collection of applets that illustrate physics concepts.
The Physics Classroom Another collection of applets that illustrate physics concepts.
Interactivate: Activities A collection of applets that illustrate a variety of mathematical concepts.
Math Insight Another collection of applets that illustrate a variety of mathematical concepts.

Applets Related to Roller Coasters

Title Description
Roller Coaster Game An applet that allows the user to construct a roller coaster and experiment with different variables.
Coaster An applet that allows the user to adjust a constructed rollercoaster and see the changes in velocity of the roller coaster cart.
Conservation of Energy An applet that allows the user to adjust conditions of a slope and observe potential vs kinetic energy.
Model of a Looping Coaster (Centripetal Force) An applet that allows the user to adjust a loop for a ball to roll down and around.
Roller Coaster Model Interactive An applet that allows the user to construct a roller coaster and experiment with the difference between having drag and not having drag.

Resources About Roller Coasters

Title Type Description
Time warp: roller coaster Video A video that describes the forces behind a roller coaster.
How Do Roller Coasters Work Website A website explaining what makes a roller coaster work.
A Brief History of Roller Coasters Video A video that gives a history of roller coasters.
Flying Roller Coaster POV - Manta Flying Coaster Video A short video giving a first-person view of the Manta Flying Roller Coaster in Florida.
Going Over the Top Podcast This podcast is about why teachers should relate mathematics to roller coasters in order to help students understand.