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2020
April 5

4/5 AP: Survey to help with planning for the next two months

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Please take a moment to complete the following survey. It is worth 10 points, just to encourage everyone to complete it 🙂 You will need to be logged in to your school Google account in your web browser to complete this survey. I’ll be posting more assignments for the next…Read More

Categories AP Physics 1
March 30

3/30 AP: Week three

I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe. If you’re done with your schoolwork and are getting board at home, check out these online possibilities. I have extended my Zoom office hours from 11:00-1:00. 11:00-Noon will focus on AP, but you are welcome to join at any time. Here are…Read More

Categories AP Physics 1, Unit 7: Torque and rotational motion
March 30

Distance learning: By Zoom and by phone

During daily office hours, I will be available to students to connect in ‘real time.’ The main platform I will use will be Zoom, but you can also just phone in to join the Zoom meeting without having to use a Zoom app or the web. It’s just like making…Read More

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March 23

3/23 AP: Week Two

Please try to complete all these assignments this week. I will be adding Rotational Energy assignments on Wednesday. Last updated 3/23 at 11:50. More updates will come later this afternoon. I’ll be on Zoom from Noon until 1:00 if you have questions: Meeting ID: 569-283-4396 Contents of this post ResourcesTextbook…Read More

Categories AP Physics 1, Unit 7: Torque and rotational motion
March 20

3/20 AP: Torque and rotational motion

Contents of this post College Board/AP test updateToday’s assignmentsEquations to rememberVideosFlipping Physics College Board/AP test update The College Board announced today that the AP Physics 1 test will only include Sections 1-7, which means we only have to complete Section 7 (Rotational Dynamics and Motion) and then move to Section…Read More

Categories AP Physics 1, Unit 7: Torque and rotational motion
March 17

3/17 AP: Getting started with learning from home with a review of rotational motion and torque

Last updated at 1:30; I’ll be adding more between now and 6:00 pm. Contents of this post Today’s Zoom meeting at NoonQuick internet access surveyNew online homework systemLearning objectivesToday’s problem setOnline simulationsSouthwestern CollegePhetoPhysics Today’s Zoom meeting at Noon This meeting is optional, but I’ll be online if you have questions.…Read More

Categories AP Physics 1, Unit 7: Torque and rotational motion
March 16

3/16 AP: Learning from home

We’ll keep learning physics while we are home; I’ll be posting assignments and resources online daily. Contents of this post General Resources Zoom meetingsFlipping Physics AP websiteSection by section textbook readings and helpA preview challenge General Resources Zoom meetings Starting on Tuesday, I will hold a Question and Answer session…Read More

Categories AP Physics 1, Unit 7: Torque and rotational motion
March 12

3/12 AP: Torque!

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Equations for torque can be found on yesterday’s page. Contents of this post ClassworkIntro videosWhat is torque?Sample torque problemHow to use a torque wrenchHomework: Intro to Center of MassA peak at tomorrow’s video Classwork Complete Problems 1, 3, 5, and 6 on page 253-254. Intro videos What is torque? Sample…Read More

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March 11

3/11 AP: Torque & Rotational Motion

Contents of this post Teeter totters and torqueTorqueIntroduction to torque videoDoorknob placement variations Teeter totters and torque Torque Introduction to Torque in your textbook (skim pages 226-230) Torque is the rotational analog of force. Torque is calculated as the product of the force and the distance from the center. $latex…Read More

Categories AP Physics 1, Unit 7: Torque and rotational motion
March 10

3/10 AP: Rotational motion, day 2

In class Whiteboard problems from last night’s homework. Start on tonight’s homework: Problems 15, 19, 21, 23 on page 219. Homework Read Sections 7.2 and 7.3, pages 193-198 Solve problems 15, 19, 21, 23 on page 219. If you are up at around 6:30, take a look to the east…Read More

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