A self-propelled car is used in conjunction with overhead transparencies to model vectors and vector addition

A ball is launched vertically from a car in motion.  The ball will follow an arched path and return to the car.

A ball is launched horizontally.  At the same time, a ball is released from rest to fall vertically. 

A dart is shot at a falling target.

An apparatus consisting of wooden arrows is used to show vector addition.

Spark tape is used to create a visual demonstration of acceleration due to gravity.

An air track (1 of 3 sizes) is used to demonstrate assorted concepts related to kinematics, dynamics, energy, and momentum.

Objects of similar size that are weighted different are rolled down a ramp to see the effects of their moments of inertia on their motion.

A rod with mobile weights on the end is set rotating;  A cord is pulled to bring the weights near the center, thus changing the speed of rotation

A person sits on a rotating platform and extends their arms outward (with barbells).  As they rotate, they bring their arms in to their chest.

A motorized gyroscope demonstrates gyroscopic motion.  2 weights are included in order to vary the motion.

A hinged board is allowed to fall from an angle of 70 degrees.  In doing so, a ball resting on the end of the board falls into a cup mounted closer to the axis of rotation.

Two bars of equal mass have different moments of inertia, which is evident upon attempting to rotate them.

A Hoberman Sphere hangs from the ceiling and is set rotation.  Pulling a cord causes the sphere to shrink, which in turn, causes the rotation to increase in speed.

Identical masses are hung from 2 pulleys that have different masses.  The masses are dropped at the same time and the effects of the differing moments of inertia is evident.

A brass gyroscope is set in motion using a small motor.  It is then allowed to freely spin on the bench or floor.

A bicycle wheel is used to demonstrate gyroscopic properties when used by someone on a rotating platform

A bicycle wheel balances on a vertical point to demonstrate simple gyroscopic behavior

A weighted car rests on an inclined plane.  Masses are hung from pulley's attached to the car to hold it in place.  When the plane is removed, the car remains stationary.

A 5-lb weight is placed in the center of a piece of rope.  Someone attempts to make the rope horizontal.

An assortment of pulleys

A board is placed across 2 scales.  A weight is rolled between scales to show how the weight is shared.

Two disks roll are allowed to roll on a ramp after being released from their position in the center of the ramp.  Due to weighting on one of the disks, it will roll uphill, whereas the non-weighted disk rolls downhill.  

A model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is used to demonstrate equilibrium.

A large yo-yo

Different types of equilibrium are demonstrated using various pieces of equipment.

A simple screwjack is used to show mechanical advantage and simple machines

7 boards are stacked in such a way that one extends out over the lecture bench.

A clown rides a unicycle down a piece of wire or string.

A large pulley system uses a 5-lb barbell to suspend a 25-lb mass.

The shadows of both a mass oscillating vertically on a spring and a mass rotating in a vertical circular path are projected onto the board to show similarities in motion.

A bowling ball suspended from the ceiling oscillates back and forth providing an opportunity for calculations.

A large, black, irregularly-shaped pendulum

A large torsional pendulum is rotated to provide oscillation

A metronome is used to demonstrate the effect that length has on period

A glider on an air track is given an external frequency.  As the external frequency is changed, eventually resonance occurs.

A gyroscope set in motion causes prongs to vibrate.  As the speed changes, the frequency of vibration changes, and different prongs exhibit resonance.

2 identical masses are hung from 2 identical springs.  The springs are stretched to different lengths and the masses are released.

A glider on a frictionless surface oscillates between 2 springs

Two pendulums of identical length have different masses attached at the end

2 pendula have identical masses attached, but one is 4 times longer than the other.