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	Amusement Park Physics URL: http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/index.html ODP description: Explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides. Activities invite visitors to design a roller coaster and determine the outcomes of bumper car collisions. Links to related sites are provided. Page title: Exhibits Collection -- Amusement Park Physics Page description: This interactive exhibit, part of the Exhibits Collection, explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides. Activities in the exhibit invite visitors to design a roller coaster and determine the outcomes of bumper car collisions. The exhibit also includes related Web sites.
	Classical Mechanics on Wikipedia URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_mechanics ODP description: Free online encyclopedia with description of the theory and history of classical mechanics. Page title: Classical mechanics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
	The Lagrange Points URL: http://www.physics.montana.edu/faculty/cornish/lagrange.html ODP description: Overview of the Lagrange points of the sun-earth-system. Links to a detailed derivation. Page title: Lagrange Points
	Gyroscope URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/gyroscope.htm ODP description: Graphics, related links and a video combine to show you how gyroscopes work. Page title: Howstuffworks "How Gyroscopes Work"
	Physics of Sound URL: http://www.physicsofsound.com/ ODP description: 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.
	Kepler's Laws URL: http://www.go.ednet.ns.ca/~larry/orbits/kepler.html ODP description: Summary of Kepler's three laws. Page title: Orbital Energy and Kepler's Laws
	An introduction to physics - Mechanics URL: http://www.mcasco.com/p1intro.html ODP description: An introduction to classical mechanics. Suitable for students who are beginning the subject. Page title: Introduction to Physics 1 - Mechanics
	How a Helium Balloon Works URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/helium.htm ODP description: Explanation of lifting capabilities of helium, hydrogen and hot air balloons, from How Stuff Works. Page title: Howstuffworks "How Helium Balloons Work"
	Chaotic Systems URL: http://dept.physics.upenn.edu/courses/gladney/mathphys/subsection3_2_5.html ODP description: A brief overview of chaos theory and applications in classical mechanics.
	Kepler's Laws URL: http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/prime/articles/kepler/index.asp ODP description: Article in the Platonic Realms. Gives a novice's overview of Kepler's laws. Page title: Kepler's Laws (PRIME) Page description: Kepler's Laws, an exposition from the Platonic Realms Interactive Math Encyclopedia.
	Gravity URL: http://www.angelfire.com/geek/alphabeta/ ODP description: If you want to learn about gravity come here.
	Wave Equation URL: http://www.geocities.com/aboutwaves/ ODP description: Mathematical description and derivation of wave equations. Page title: The Wave equation
	Oscillations URL: http://electron6.phys.utk.edu/phys594/archives/mechanics/Oscillations/oscillations1.htm ODP description: Gives a solution on a symmetric, linear, triatomic molecule problem. Page title: Oscillations(1)
	Derivation of basic gyroscope formula URL: http://www.andrijar.com/gyroscope/gyroscope.htm ODP description: Web page contains intuitive and clear, simple and intuitive derivation of Gyroscope Effectâ€™s formula. Page title: Gyroscope
	Primitive Potentials and Newton's Laws from Symmetry URL: http://www.geocities.com/knyshus/ ODP description: Symmetry of function. Finding of primitive without integration-summation. Newton's laws of any order. Mechanics of third order. Page title: index
	Simulations with Java URL: http://www.myphysicslab.com ODP description: Provides several interactive physics simulations such as springs and masses, pendulums, molecules. Objects, mass, gravity, spring stiffness can be modified. Page title: MyPhysicsLab Ã¢â¬â Physics Simulation with Java
	Rigid Bodies URL: http://www.physics.georgetown.edu/~jkf/class_mech/rigidbody.ps ODP description: Separation of motion of centre of mass and rotation about a fixed axis.
	Virtual Escalator URL: http://www.virtualescalator.com ODP description: A physics safety educational tool. Page title: PRECISION Worldwide Escalator Parts and Elevator Parts 8002330838 9082599009 USA Page description: Precision Escalator make the worlds finest escalator parts and elevator parts Call 8002330838 or USA 9082599009
	Central Forces with Java URL: http://www.astro.queensu.ca/~musgrave/cforce/ ODP description: A JAVA applet to simulate orbits in four different central forces: gravity, Yukawa, 1/R^4 and Black Holes Page title: Central Force with Java
	Physics for Beginners URL: http://physics.webplasma.com/physicstoc.html ODP description: This site covers motion and forces for individuals with no prior knowledge of the subject. Page title: Physics For Beginners: An introduction to physics for the absolute beginner Page description: Table of Contents for Physics For Beginners: An introduction to physics for the absolute beginner.