How can physics be about movement if nothing wants to move?  Ah, but forces in the universe make things move and stop moving.  But at heart, the first rule of physics says: ""Things like to keep doing what they're already doing.""

Inertia

How can someone lift a very heavy load?  If one could slice the load into pieces, that would trade increased distance for decreased effort.  But since one can't break things because they are so heavy, the inclined plane comes into play.

The Inclined Plane

Eureka! is a Canadian educational television series which was produced and broadcast by TVOntario in 1980. The series was narrated by Billy Van, and featured a series of animated vignettes which taught physics lessons to children. It is currently available online.

Eureka! was also broadcast on some PBS stations in the United States.

All Episodes of Eureka!

All Episodes of Eureka!

Season 1

Inertia

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/1980