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Swarthmore Physics Demonstrations

Mechanics

Here you can find demonstrations illustrating the concepts of classical mechanics.

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Collisions

Fluid/Atmospheric Mechanics

Friction

Gravity

Harmonic Motion

Linear Momentum

Measurement

Motion in One Dimension

Motion in Two Dimensions

Newton’s 1st Law

Newton’s 2nd Law

Newton’s 3rd Law

Outreach

Properties of Matter

Relative Motion

Rotational Dynamics

Sound

Statics of Rigid Bodies/Center of Mass

Waves

Work & Energy

Lab Videos

  • E over M Apparatus
  • Intro to Oscilloscope and Function Generator
  • Bread Board

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  • swarthmore physics home
  • physics/astronomy faculty & staff
  • lab equipment inventory
  • Physics Instructional Resource Association
  • TSG @ MIT
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