Friday, August 27, 2010

Instructions for Joining Quia

Here are the instructions for Joining Period 4 Conceptual Physics

Here are the instructions for Joining Period 6 Conceptual Physics

Here Are the instructions for Joining period 7 CP Physics

Thursday, January 7, 2010

The Physics of pool or billiards

Explore this pool site for five minutes. Focus on videos that demonstrate elastic collisions such as the the 90 degree rule and the 30 degree rule.

Assignment: How can you use these rules to become a better pool player?

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Human with wings flies

Here is a video of several humans who have small wings and are learning to fly. They land using parachutes.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

What is the period of your home planet?

Click on the video to see where you live and help you figure out the period (Time to make one revolution) of your home world (Earth)


Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Drag Race Video

Which is faster, a 1972 Datsun (early Nissan) or a 2009 Corvette? After watching the video explain on paper the performance of the White Zombie in terms of the second Law F= mA. Also, analyze the drivers statement that his car "did not contribute any emissions to the atmosphere". How is this true and not true at the same time?

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Karate chop video

Directions: Please watch the video and then write down a hypothesis to explain the results.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Relative motion on an escalator

Watch this video and then answer the question: What is the lady's motion relative to the Earth and why?