Hamilton-Jacobi Equations - A brief review of the Hamilton Jacobi equations of motion.Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics - A set of web pages giving an introduction into Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, the most important aspects of classical mechanics.
The Principle of Least Action - A brief review of the mathematics and physics involved in the principle of least action.
Amusement Park Physics - How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? Design your own roller coaster and experiment with bumper car collisions.
The Principle of Least Action - An overview of the historical development of the principle of least action.
The Brachistichrone Problem - A java applet which demonstrates the Brachistichrone problem. This forms a good introduction to the calculus of variations which is important in classical mechanics.
Los Alamos National Library - A collection of papers on current research into classical physics.
Gyroscope - Graphics, related links and a video combine to show you how gyroscopes work.
The Physics and Math of Soccer - Dicusses shape of a soccer ball, spin effects, motion of projectiles.
On a general Method of expressing the Paths of Light,and of the Planets, by the Coefficients of a Characteristic Function - An original paper by William Rowan Hamilton, dated 1833.
How a Helium Balloon Works - Explanation of lifting capabilities of helium, hydrogen and hot air balloons, from How Stuff Works.
Central Forces with Java - A JAVA applet to simulate orbits in four different central forces: gravity, Yukawa, 1/R^4 and Black Holes
Block and Tackle - Colorful illustrated tutorial shows how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works.
Primitive Potentials and Newton's Laws from Symmetry - Symmetry of function. Finding of primitive without integration-summation. Newton's laws of any order. Mechanics of third order.
How a Gyroscope Works - Explanation of why a gyroscope should resist being turned in any direction perpendicular to its axis.
Kepler's Laws - Summary of Kepler's three laws.
Physics of Sound - 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.
Simulations with Java - Provides several interactive physics simulations such as springs and masses, pendulums, molecules. Objects, mass, gravity, spring stiffness can be modified.
Freshman Problems in Mechanics - Links to various problem sets relating to 1 and 2 dimensional kinematics. Easy mechanics problems and solutions.
Roller Coaster Physics - discussion on some of physics
Chaotic Systems - A brief overview of chaos theory and applications in classical mechanics.
The Lagrange Points - Overview of the Lagrange points of the sun-earth-system. Links to a detailed derivation.
Physics at Appleby College - A comprehensive collection of Java Applets on Waves, Sound and Light.
Gravity - If you want to learn about gravity come here.
The Controversy over Newton's Gravitational Constant - History of the gravitational constant.
Kepler's Laws - Article in the Platonic Realms. Gives an novice's overview of Kepler's laws.
Rigid Bodies - Separation of motion of center of mass and rotation about a fixed axis.
Wave Equation - Mathematical description and derivation of wave equations.
Oscillations - Gives a solution on a symmetric, linear, triatomic molecule problem.
