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| GUIDES | |
| 1 | Forces
Examples Definitions of quantities, explanations of equations, and worked out example problems. |
| 2 | Meet the Forces Introduction to normal, weight, tension, friction, and drag forces. |
| 3 | Friction Detailed description of the causes and parameters that determine friction. |
| 4 | Anatomy of Drag Detailed description of the causes and parameters that determine drag. |
| 5 | Terminal Speed for Poets Application of drag to falling bodies and the development of the conditions of terminal speed. |
| 6 | Solving
Free-Body
Diagram Problems: A Recipe for Success Step-by-step guide to solving classic problems in statics and dynamics. |
| JOBS | |
| 1 |
Newton's Third Law EVA - Answers Astronaut and space capsule interaction dynamics |
| 2 |
Newton's Third Law Problems Analytical problems |
| 3 |
Day at the Drag Races Springboard
- Answers Step-by-step conceptual development of the equation for drag. |
| 4 |
Sky
Dver Physics - Answers When is there more drag: before or after the parachute is opened? |
| 5 |
FBD
Basics - Presentation
(Zipped QuickTime) Free-body diagrams, from simple to complex. |
| 6 |
May the Net Force be With
You Simple "net force" second law exercises. |
| 7 | Operation Libra - Answers Using vector math when the net force is zero. |
| LABS | |
| 1 | Levi's Lab Conceptual lab activity dealing with several aspects of tension. |
| 2 | Encountering
Friction Experiment
(Experiment: more open-ended than PhyzLabs.) Development of the parameters that determine friction. |
| 3 | Monster Vector Pull Like the classic force-table lab without a force table. A hands-on activity in vector addition. |
| DEMOS | |
| 1 | Elevator
Man Question sheet to accompany Physics: Cinema Classics segment on apparent weight in an elevator. |
| DISCONTINUED |
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| A Real Drag Determination of terminal speed and how it relates to the weight of an object. |
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