- StumbleUpon. Physics Flash Animations - StumbleUpon. We have been increasingly using Flash animations for illustrating Physics content. This page provides access to those animations which may be of general interest. The animations will appear in a separate window. The animations are sorted by category, and the file size of each animation is included in the listing. Also included is the minimum version of the Flash player that is required; the player is available free from The categories are: In addition, I have prepared a small tutorial in using Flash to do Physics animations.
It contains screen shots and embedded Flash animations, so the file size is a 173k. LInks to versions of these animations in other languages, other links, and license information appear towards the bottom of this page. The Animations There are 99 animations listed below. Other Languages and Links These animations have been translated into Catalan, Spanish and Basque: Educational Technology blog from the Univ. of Illiinois. Einsteins Riddle Game - Free Online Flash Games Play Download. - StumbleUpon. Fibonacci in Nature. The Fibonacci numbers play a significant role in nature and in art and architecture.
We will first use the rectangle to lead us to some interesting applications in these areas. We will construct a set of rectangles using the Fibonacci numbers 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and 34 which will lead us to a design found in nature. You will need a ruler, protractor, and compass. Start by drawing two, unit squares (0.5 cm is suggested) side by side. Next construct a 2-unit by 2-unit square on top of the two, unit squares. Next draw a square along the edge which borders both a unit square and the size 2 square (that is, a 3-unit square). Your construction will look like this: Now, with your compass, starting in the unit squares, construct in each square an arc of a circle with a radius the size of the edge of each respective square (Your arcs will be quarter circles.).
This spiral construction closely approximates the spiral of a snail, nautilus, and other sea shells. Graphics courtesy of Dr.