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2020
March 9

3/9 AP: Practice with angular speed and acceleration

Friday’s post includes the translational concepts we have studied, as well as the rotational equivalents. If you were absent, be sure to check this page. Today Read and takes notes on Section 7.1; pages 189-192. Turn in your notes for credit.Work on all odd-numbered problems on page 218-219, numbers 1-13.…Read More

March 6

3/6 AP: Introduction to angular motion

In our next unit we will be studying rotational motion. So far, the motion we have been studying is translational–where object move from one place to another. In rotational motion, things go around in circles, but the system doesn’t move from one place to another. Comparing translational and rotational motion.…Read More

March 4

3/4 AP: Study then FRQ

28 minutes to work on problems, then 30 minutes on the FRQ portion. Tomorrow: Multiple choice portion.

March 3

3/3 AP: Solutions to momentum test review packet

Multiple choice d a (option: c if you say there is a slight increase in the kid’s momentum away from the sled and a slight increase in the sled’s c a b c b a c b c b d T T F T a a (both have the same…Read More

March 2

3/2 AP: Momentum review packet

Test will be on Wednesday. Work on the review packet today and tomorrow; if you have any questions about any of the problems, post them here. Solutions to the packet will be posted tomorrow. Typos in printed version (These are corrected in the PDF version linked/shown on this page.) Caution,…Read More

February 27

2/27 AP: Momentum practice problems

Continue to work on problem solving for momentum in one dimension. Momentum Unit Test on Tuesday, March 3. Starting Wednesday: Torque and Rotational Motion!

February 26

2/26 PotU Honors: Physics Photo Project

Spring 3rd quarter honors project Honors students will need to take a photo of a physics phenomena and describe the physics principles demonstrated by the photo. Due date Photos and essays must be submitted electronically to your teacher by 11:59pm, Wednesday March 11th. Grading Emphasis is on the composition of…Read More

February 25

2/25 AP: Energy test review

Today we will be looking at the energy unit test, then continuing to work on momentum and collisions. Momentum test on Friday.

February 21

2/21 AP: Identifying models in problem solving

image showing a man running onto a cart

Evaluating problems to determine models used. Read problems 46-55. Working in trios, you will be assigned one problem. For each problem: Draw sketch(s) and add labels for any information given. Your sketch will usually need a ‘before instant of collision’ sketch as well as and an ‘after instant of collision’…Read More

February 20

2/20 AP: 1D collision wrap-up

Here are the solutions to the homework problems, so you can check your work: #19: v f golf ball = 0.65 m/s #20: (a) v f rifle = 0.49 m/s; (b) v f man & rifle = 0.020 m/s #21: (a) v f girl = 1.15 m/s; (b) v f…Read More