Mechanics

Master the motion of objects with our Mechanics resources, covering acceleration, gravity, projectile motion, momentum, circular motion and more. Students explore these core physics topics through interactive simulations, engaging experiments, and animated videos, while teachers benefit from physics worksheets, exam-style tests, and editable PowerPoints. With worked solutions to tricky problems and visual comic-style posters, learners can build both understanding and exam readiness.

Posters

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Average Acceleration
Average Acceleration
The Ticker Timer
The Ticker Timer
Analysing Multi Image Diagrams
Analysing Multi Image Diagrams
Conservation of Momentum
Conservation of Momentum
Solving Problems Using Conservation of Monentum
Solving Problems Using Conservation of Monentum
Firing a Projectile into a Block
Firing a Projectile into a Block
Predicting the Existance of Neutinos
Predicting the Existance of Neutinos
Rocket Propulsion
Rocket Propulsion
When Force is Perpendicular to Velocity
When Force is Perpendicular to Velocity
Describing the Motion
Describing the Motion
Banking on a Corner
Banking on a Corner
Investigating Centripetal Force
Investigating Centripetal Force
Newton’s Universal Law of Gravity
Newton’s Universal Law of Gravity
Cavendish Determines G
Cavendish Determines G
Locating a Point of Zero Field Strength
Locating a Point of Zero Field Strength
Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion
Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion
Physics of Satellites A
Physics of Satellites A
Physics of Satellites B
Physics of Satellites B
Physics of Satellites C
Physics of Satellites C
Physics of Satellites D
Physics of Satellites D
Types of Orbit A
Types of Orbit A
Types of Orbit B
Types of Orbit B
Types of Orbit C
Types of Orbit C
Types of Orbit D
Types of Orbit D
Creating a Model for Motion
Creating a Model for Motion
Vectors and Scalars
Vectors and Scalars
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Analysing a Projectile’s Motion
Analysing a Projectile’s Motion
Two Independent Motions
Two Independent Motions
The Equations of Motion
The Equations of Motion
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Investigating Launch Angle
Investigating Launch Angle
Unequal Launch and Landing Heights
Unequal Launch and Landing Heights
Introducing Air Resistance
Introducing Air Resistance
Drag Coefficient of a Cupcake Holder
Drag Coefficient of a Cupcake Holder
Introduction to Momentum
Introduction to Momentum
Change in Momentum
Change in Momentum
An Isolated System
An Isolated System
Kinetic Energy
Kinetic Energy

Episodes

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Episode 15: Discovery of Neutrinos
Episode 15: Discovery of Neutrinos
Episode 1: Inertia vs Momentum
Episode 1: Inertia vs Momentum

Experiments

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Determining g Pendulum
Determining g Pendulum
Determning g Freefall
Determning g Freefall

Worksheets

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Projectile Motion Worksheet A
Projectile Motion Worksheet A
Geostationary Orbit Worksheet A
Geostationary Orbit Worksheet A
Kepler’s Third Law Worksheet A
Kepler’s Third Law Worksheet A
Kepler’s Third Law Worksheet B
Kepler’s Third Law Worksheet B

Simulations

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Space Golf
Space Golf
Orbital Radius, Period & Speed
Orbital Radius, Period & Speed
Freefall Simulator.
Freefall Simulator.
Orbital Eccentricity
Orbital Eccentricity
Properties of an Ellipse
Properties of an Ellipse
Components of a Velocity Vector
Components of a Velocity Vector
Rocket Lander Challenger
Rocket Lander Challenger
Zero g Point Between a Planet and Moon
Zero g Point Between a Planet and Moon
Vector Addition and Subtraction.
Vector Addition and Subtraction.
Accelerating Car Race
Accelerating Car Race