inertia (mechanics)

Explores how applied physics relates to the design and construction of roller coasters. Describes the physical dynamics of a roller coaster, explaining the role of potential and kinetic energy, friction, gravity, momentum and acceleration. Also introduces how the inertial effects, known as G forces, give roller coaster riders a thrilling experience.

Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman conduct experiments to determine if there is any truth or scientific basis to various myths related to inertia, including if a football filled with helium will fly farther than one filled with air.

Simple text and photographs illustrate starting and stopping.

Children learn how inertia works through an animated courtroom drama.

See how Disney Imagineers apply Isaac Newton's three laws of motion in some of the most popular rides. Highlighting ride experiences of California Adventure's Golden Zephyr and California Screamin', this program helps students understand the motion of objects, acceleration and friction.

All matter is composed of atoms that combine in different ways, giving us the multitude of shapes and structures we observe on a daily basis. Readers examine the different states and properties of matter, as well as the laws and forces to which matter is subject.

Presents experiments to demonstrate inertia--the tendency of a moving thing to keep moving and of a thing standing still to stay still.

Simple text and photographs illustrate starting and stopping.