Hands on Physics is a co-production of Blue Ridge PBS ECHO and Virtual Virginia. The episodes were all recorded in the demonstration physics lab at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

This demo illustrates dropping objects with air resistance and without, confirming that all objects fall at the same rate (g) It includes discussion of a similar experiment done by NASA astronauts on the moon.

VA SOL PH. 2d

Hands on Physics is a co-production of Blue Ridge PBS ECHO and Virtual Virginia. The episodes were all recorded in the demonstration physics lab at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

This demo illustrates that two objects fired horizontally or dropped vertically (from the same height and with the same initial x or y velocity, respectively, will hit the ground at the same time.
VA SOL PH. 2d

Using a projectile launcher, students determine the relationship between launch height and launch range.

Isaac Newton's famous thought experiment about what would happen if you launched a cannon from a mountaintop at a high velocity comes to life with an interactive computer model. You are charged with the task of launching a satellite into space. Control the angle and speed at which the satellite is launched, and see the results to gain a basic understanding of escape velocity.

Blast a Buick out of a cannon! Learn about projectile motion by firing various objects. Set the angle, initial speed, and mass. Add air resistance. Make a game out of this simulation by trying to hit a target.

Students will download and view a video of a ball traveling with projectile motion. Students will analyze the video to determine the ball's launch angle and launch velocity following the ball's first bounce.