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Recording for 2/25 Physics class - Simple Machines

Hi folks, I didn't have my camera with me today so I went back in time and pulled out a lecture from a year ago on the same material. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/ATf3s7k0kog?t=952

2/25 Physics update and homework due 3/11

Hi folks, First off NO CLASS NEXT WEEK!!  It's our spring break.  Enjoy the time off everyone! This week we dove a bit deeper into the concept of energy and work by taking a look at simple machines.  We did a lab were we observed the relationship between force, distance and work as it applies to pulleys.   For homework this week, Read this website , starting on the introduction page and finishing on the terminology page (just keep clicking through). Answer the following questions regarding the lab we did this week in class. 1.  With the pulleys, how did work out relate to work in? 2. What relationship did force have in regards to distance as you worked with the pulleys? 3. As you increased the number of pulleys, what effect did that have on the effort force? What effect did it have on the effort distance? 4. a. If you were lifting a load that required a force of 10N with one pulley, what effort force would be required? b. Same question, but now you're using 2 pu...

2/18 Physics Recording - Energy and Work

https://youtu.be/XjLIaPplfmI

2/18 Physics Class and homework due 2/15

Hi folks, Today we got a bit deeper in our journey to understanding energy by getting into the concept of work.  We will be getting a bit deeper into this as we use the concept to explore simple machines next week. For homework this week: Read pages 103 - 110 in the text. Do questions 1 - 5 on page 119 Also, answer the following questions.  (Some are from the book, some are from last week's lecture.) 1.  What is the definition of work? 2.  What is the definition of power? 3.  What unit do we use for work?   4.  What unit do we use for power? 5.  What is a Newton? 6.  Name 5 different types of energy? 7.  Describe a scenario where energy is changing forms at least 4 times (like the toaster scenario we did last week). 8.  How is work different from power? 9.  If a forklift is replaced with a new forklift that has twice the power, how much greater a load can it lift in the same amount of time?  If it lifts the same load, how ...

Some outdoor time for physics today

Hi folks, We are going to be spending some time outdoors for physics today so please dress for 50F weather. See you all soon. Best, Jim Mueller (919) 907-3217

Resending the homework

Hi folks, Somehow those last two documents  weren't .pdfs.  Hopefully these two work.

2/11 Physics Recording - Energy Intro

https://youtu.be/OFvJI2HO1kQ

2/11 Physics update and homework due 2/18

Hi folks, Today we began our brand new block on energy.  Energy is very strange and abstract so we took some time to get familiar with what it is and how we perceive it.  We will be getting much deeper into this concept in the upcoming weeks. For homework this week, do the enclosed .pdf.  It is basically a mid-year review.  Next week's quiz will be based on much of the material in this pdf so please take the time to understand this material.  I've included the answers as well.  

Incorrect homework sheet

Hi folks, I changed the answer sheet from my original but I sent the original set of questions and not the ones that matched the new answers.  These are the questions that match the answers. Sorry for the confusion folks.  Hopefully now the questions match the answers.

2/4 Physics update and homework due 2/11

Hi folks, Today we used just about every concept we've learned this year and applied our knowledge to the game of Angry Birds. We discovered the impulse, velocity, momentum and more of the different objects in the Angry Birds world.  It was a very difficult challenge and folks really did a great job. Here's a great write up  of a fellow who did the same kind of a thing we did today.  It's pretty interesting if you want to take a look.   For homework this week, I'd like you to do the enclosed .pdf.  This is similar to the Angry Birds analysis but I've provided many of the numbers for you.  Look carefully at the measurements I've provided and make sure you use the right times for the right questions.  I've provided the answers as well.  These kinds of questions could well be coming up on a nearby quiz so be sure to get to know them.

Bring cell phone or tablet to physics!

Hi folks, If you can, bring a cell phone or a tablet to class today.  We are going to be taking a look at the physics of Angry Birds today.  See you all soon! Best, Jim Mueller (919) 907-3217