As was the case for gaseous substances, the kinetic molecular theory may be used to explain the behavior of solids and liquids. In the following description, the term particle will be used to refer to an atom, molecule, or ion. Note that we will use the popular phrase “intermolecular attraction” to refer to attractive forces between the particles of a substance, regardless of whether these particles are molecules, atoms, or ions.
In this well-illustrated activity, learners examine the three types of intermolecular forces: dipole-dipole forces, London or Van der Waals forces, and the hydrogen bond. Two interactive questions are included.
In this game the player must reflect back to the unit of Forces. Use your computer arrow keys to direct your snake to the correct answer. Avoid the spikes around the edge of the board and collect snacks for extra points.
This jeopardy game is designed to test your knowledge of the Energy and Forces Physics Units. Pick your category/ point level and try to answer the questions to win.
Answer questions about Distance and Displacement, Speed and Velocity, Acceleration, Forces, and Units of Measurement. Answer correctly and you'll get to play a candy crush type game, but with vegetables.
Statics - Trig: Pythagorean Theorem Calculations Using a TI-86
In this animated and interactive object, the learner uses a TI-86 calculator to solve for the magnitude of the resultant and of one of the component forces in a right triangle.
Statics - Trig: Pythagorean Theorem Calculations Using a Casio fx-260
In this animated and interactive object, the learner uses a Casio fx-260 calculator to solve for the magnitude of the resultant and of one of the component forces in a right triangle.