Physics of the Universe timeline – Page 3 – Learn Physics

March 4

3/4 PotU: Last class build day for mousetrap cars.

Contents of this post Warm upAnswerConceptuallyMathematicallyToday Warm up A 10 kg box is sliding on friction-less ice at 6 m/s. It hits and sticks to a stationary 10 kg box. What is the speed of the two blocks as they move away stuck together? Answer Conceptually Since the combined mass…Read More

Momentum, Physics in the Universe

March 3

3/3 PotU: Momentum collisions

Warm up If a bug collides with a car, does the car slow down (even a tiny bit)? Complete the worksheet.

Momentum, Physics in the Universe

March 2

3/2 PotU: Momentum and mousetrap car building

Contents of this post Warm upAnswersClasswork Warm up Momentum: p = m v Have your Mousetrap car out to Page 4 so I can stamp that you have completed that page. Calculate the mass of a mousetrap car that has a speed of 2 m/s and a momentum of 1…Read More

Momentum, Physics in the Universe

February 28

2/28 PotU: Momentum review and mousetrap car construction

Contents of this post Warm upAnswers:Class work Warm up You don’t need to copy the question, just write down the information (with units) and show your calculation. How much momentum does a 800 kg car moving at 2 m/s (about 5 MPH)? How about a 80 kg cyclist (and bike)…Read More

Momentum, Physics in the Universe

February 27

2/27 PotU: Momentum practice and first mousetrap car build day

Contents of this post Warm upClassworkHomeworkResources Warm up What are the two things needed for an object to have momentum? Answer: Mass and speed. Classwork Complete the back side of the Momentum notes & practice worksheet. This is due before you leave. Start building your car: Follow the Lab: Mouse…Read More

Physics in the Universe, unit 4: Energy

February 26

2/26 PotU Honors: Physics Photo Project

Contents of this post Spring 3rd quarter honors projectDue dateGrading GuidelinesPhotosEssay DescriptionNational Competition 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…Read More

AP Physics 1, Honors Projects, Physics in the Universe

February 26

2/26 PotU: Momentum!

Contents of this post Warm upClass workVideo 1Video 2Book readingVideo 3 Warm up In your own words, define the word momentum. Next, give an example of two objects where one has more momentum than the other. Today you will be learning about momentum. Most people have a natural grasp of…Read More

Momentum, Physics in the Universe

February 25

2/25 PotU: Mousetrap car design

Today Complete the first two pages. One page one, describe the choices you made for each part of your car, and explain why you chose that style. On page two, make a few sketches showing how your car will be put together. Timeline for project Wednesday: Learning about momentum, continue…Read More

Physics in the Universe, unit 4: Energy

February 24

2/24 PotU: Quiz on earthquakes and tsunamis

Contents of this post Warm upQuizShort introduction to mousetrap car project Warm up Look at your notes sheet with your table partners. Add one thing to your notes that your partners had but you didn’t, and write this in your warmup section as well. Quiz Short introduction to mousetrap car…Read More

Physics in the Universe, unit 4: Energy

February 21

2/21 PotU: Preparing for earthquake quiz

image showing Napa Quake Ground Deformation

Contents of this post Warm upNapa Quake Ground Deformation, Aug 24, 2014Classwork Warm up Copy and fill in the following table: P wave S wave Stand for Type of wave Faster or slower More or lessdamaging Earth moves up/downor forward back Napa Quake Ground Deformation, Aug 24, 2014 Classwork Quiz…Read More

Earth Science, Physics in the Universe

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