Module 2 Honors Extension: The Physics in Swimming Physics is defined as the branch of science concerning the study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two. Physics tries to explain the nature of the world around us‚ how things happen and why. Swimming displays some physical properties‚ such as buoyancy‚ drag resistance and propulsion. We swimmers are at a constant battle to stay afloat‚ while fighting through the water and propelling ourselves forward‚ and we do so using technique
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Janay Wright-Parks Physics-Sports Paper Brad Ingram 29 March 2013 Physics of Gymnastics In the world of sports‚ physic concepts are being applied every day. Most people who play or watch a sport don’t think about the physics behind it all. When I watch a sport like gymnastics‚ I am always amazed at how a person’s body can bend and twist in the way that gymnasts bodies do. It is nothing but physics. Angular momentum is the main physics concept used in gymnastics‚ and this can be seen in events
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The independent variable is the rise of the ramp‚the dependent variable whether or not the marble will loop the loop. The underlying principle of all roller coasters is the law of conservation of energy. When a roller coaster crests the first big hill‚gravity takes over. Potential energy is sometimes known as positional energy. As the roller coaster falls is has enough kinetic energy to make it through the remainder of the ride. Inertia keeps the object in motion. The other forces bring the roller
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I absolutely love jumping on the trampoline but I never really thought there was any physics involved. I knew you had to use a force to jump up and gravity pulls you back down obviously. An American inventor named George Nissen first invented the trampoline in 1935. (Silvia) A trampoline is defined as an elastic disc of hard canvas held up by metal springs attached to a metal skeletal frame. Kinetic and Potential energy allow you to be able to jump on a trampoline. PE=mgh this equation helps you
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Bruce Lomba Monday‚ May 6‚ 2013 Gonçalo Diogo Santos‚ Yr. 11.1 Mr. Bruce Lomba Monday‚ May 6‚ 2013 Thermal Physics (Heat) Thermal Physics (Heat) One World Essay One World Essay Introduction On this essay I am going to investigate about how thermal physics interfere with the construction of railways. I was given the possibility to choose between explaining how thermal physics is used in the design of railways or roads and bridges. I chose to explain how it is used in railways because
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1 Physics and Measurement CHAPTER OUTLINE 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Standards of Length‚ Mass‚ and Time Matter and Model-Building Density and Atomic Mass Dimensional Analysis Conversion of Units Estimates and Order-ofMagnitude Calculations Significant Figures ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Q1.1 Q1.2 Atomic clocks are based on electromagnetic waves which atoms emit. Also‚ pulsars are highly regular astronomical clocks. Density varies with temperature and pressure. It would be necessary to measure both
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Since the birth of Physical Review Letters fifty years ago‚ condensed matter physics has seen considerable growth‚ and both the journal and the field have flourished during this period. In this essay‚ I begin with some general comments about condensed matter physics and then give some personal views on the conceptual development of the field and list some highlights. The focus is mostly on theoretical developments. DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.101.250001 PACS numbers: 01.30.−y The transistor
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Physics 344: Modern Physics University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Spring 2014 Syllabus Department of Physics Instructor: Jalal M. Nawash Office: UH 161. Phone: 472-5116. E-mail: nawashj@uww.edu Office Hours: Monday‚ Friday: 8:30 – 9:30. Monday 2:00 – 4:00‚ Thursday: 1:00 – 2:00 Prerequisites: PHYSCS 181 or PHYSCS 141 and MATH 254. Class location: Upham 141 Class time: 9:55 – 10:45 Monday‚ Wednesday
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Interpretations: 1. The time required for the objects with different masses to fall equal distances was equal. 2. The average speed of the two different masses was quite similar‚ within one tenth of a second of each other. 3. Yes‚ because physics theory says that objects free falling‚ where the only force acting on them is gravity‚ accelerate at the same rate no matter what their mass is. 4. The change in spacing of the dots tells us that the speed of the object is increased as it falls
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WORKSHEET PHYSICS SECTION A Q1. Suppose you are in a dark room. Can you see the objects in the room? Can you see the objects outside the room? Explain your answer Q2. Write the two laws of reflection. Q3. Write two differences between diffused and regular reflection. Q4. Write whether in each case diffused or regular reflection takes place. a) Wood b) Polished surface c) Mirror d) Marble surface e) Chalk powder Q5. What is the angle of reflection if the angle between
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