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In support of all the students who are displaced from school due to the Corona virus. Access to physics zone and chemistry zone lessons are now available free of charge. This will be maintained at least through August 1st 2020. Learn and be well.

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Lessons on General Physics

Name Description Type
Fundamental Units
This lesson for members only
This interactive lesson addressees the need and use of fundamental units. 
Interactive (Shockwave)
Naked Number Catastrophe
This lesson for members only
This News article collection details the bad things that happen when numbers are left unit-less or naked. News Articles
Significant Figures the Complete Lesson
This lesson for members only
This interactive lesson deals with all aspects of accuracy, precision, error, and significant figures. Includes explanation and practice.   If you have Shockwave, this is the lesson to choose. Interactive (Shockwave)
Significant Figures An explanation of the concept behind significant figures. Includes descriptions of how to use them.
Here is a more concise explanation.
Here is a more detailed version.
Description
(not local)
Sig. Fig. Drill
This lesson for members only
An outstanding tool for practicing significant figure counting.  Live Practice
(Javascript)
Scientific Notation A solid explanation of what scientific notation is, how to use it and what to do with calculations. Description
(not local)
Scientific Notation Conversion Drills These are outstanding tools for practicing converting scientific notation to decimals and for converting decimals to scientific notation. This lesson for members only Live Practice
(Java)
Names of Big Numbers
This lesson for members only
This table just shows the names of really big numbers. Information
Powers of Ten (distance) Better

Powers of Ten (pennies)

An interesting look at taking a number and continuing to multiply by 10 (or divide).  A great way to help you visualize large numbers. Images & Explanation
(not local)
Using a Protractor A nice interactive set that teaches you how to use a protractor correctly and lets you practice. Interactive Lab
(Flash) Not Local
Density
This lesson for members only
This slide show presents the basic concepts of Density as they relate to physics. (printable notes in pdf) Slide Show
(html5)
Density Lab This interactive lab lets you experiment with different objects in liquid tanks, graduated cylinders, and scales.  Thanks to Raman Pfaff for creating this. Live Experiments
(Shockwave)
Unit Conversion Tool MEGA-Converter.  This is the ultimate tool for converting one unit into another unit. Live Tool
(not local)
Vector Addition Lab This interactive lab lets you experiment with arranging and combining vectors to find the resultant.  Thanks to Raman Pfaff for creating this. Live Experiments
(Shockwave)
Vector Addition
This lesson for members only

Vector Addition & Subtraction
This lesson for members only

These lessons examine the methods for adding and subtracting vectors.   Both the parallelogram and triangle methods are shown. Slide Show
Reaction Time Lab This interactive lab lets you test and measure your reaction time for both sight and sound.
Thanks to Raman Pfaff for creating this.
Live Experiments
(Shockwave)
Mechanics Review
This lesson for members only
A collection of multiple choice questions providing immediate feedback. Multiple Choice Practice