http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/circmot/rcd.cfm What is ‘g force’ in physics? G‚ in physics‚ a symbol relating to gravity. A capital G indicates the gravitational constant‚ as explained in the article GRAVITATION. A lower-case g stands for the acceleration imparted by gravity at the earth’s surface. An acceleration of 1 g is 32. 1 feet per second per second (9.8 m/s2). Fliers and astronauts may experience accelerations many times larger than 1 g. These accelerations are usually expressed
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Physics 4052 Spring 2004 Y. Kubota K. Wick Project Proposal for Physics 4052 Introduction You must begin to think about a possible experimental project to carry out next semester (Physics 4052). The reason for this is two-fold: first‚ it will introduce you to the process of proposal writing‚ which is an unavoidable and very important part of modern experimentation‚ and second‚ it will enable us to make any necessary plans for procuring equipment. To start you thinking about this process‚
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2-8 Refraction and polarization of light 5. Experiment Results A. Linearity of light 1. The light beam does go straight when we tested on the angle board. 2. As the source of light beam was getting farther away from the slit‚ the beam becomes narrower and shorter in addition to fading. This is because light particles escape more when they travel to go through the slit. B. Law of reflection Angle of incidence is the angle formed by a ray incident on a surface
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Name __________________ Balloons and Buoyancy Simulation Go to HYPERLINK "http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Balloons_and_Buoyancy" http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=Balloons_and_Buoyancy and click on Run Now. Determine what factors make a hot air balloon or a helium balloon float Student Instructions: 1. Why does a hot air balloon float even though it is so heavy? Hot air balloons float because the buoyancy force of the hot air is more that the
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Lab #1: Projectile Motion Purpose: To determine experimentally the initial and final velocities of an air powered projectile. Hypothesis: If the angle of the rocket is launched at 45 degrees than the distance and velocity will maximize. Materials: Rocket launching platform Rocket launcher Rocket body Air pump Safety goggles Rubber washer Nose cone 40‚ 45‚ 50‚ 55 and 60 angle wooden blocks Measuring wheel Procedure: 1. The rocket was assembled by the rocket launcher
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Laboratory simulation: Refraction Name:______SummerAbdullah______________________________ Class:______12G________ Learning goals Familiarize with simulations of physical processes. Log raw data and plot graphs. Partially familiarize with the scientific method (phenomenon‚ prediction‚ experiment‚ and conclusion). Derive the dependence of the angle of refraction on the angle of incidence and the index of refraction. Simulation used “Refraction of light” (“bending-light_el.jar”): http://phet
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1. A single disturbance that moves from point to point through a medium is called a ___. a. period b. periodic wave c. wavelength d. pulse Answer: D A wave is a continuous and repeating disturbance of a medium and a pulse is a single disturbance. 2. If the particles of the medium are vibrating to and fro in the same direction of energy transport‚ then the wave is a ____ wave. a. longitudinal b. sound c. standing d. transverse Answer: A In longitudinal waves‚ particles of the medium
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rely on Earth’s gravity to get the cars down the track? Roller coasters are centered all on physics and I will hopefully teach you some things‚ big or small about them today. In this essay we will be exploring the world of roller coasters. Some of the topics we will cover will range from the history‚ to the principles that allow the cars to continue throughout the length of the track‚ and the general physics surrounding roller coasters. The history of roller coasters is a very interesting and long
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The Nobel Prize in Physics 1968 was awarded to Luis Alvarez "for his decisive contributions to elementary particle physics‚ in particular the discovery of a large number of resonance states‚ made possible through his development of the technique of using hydrogen bubble chamber and data analysis". Alvarez’s colleagues sometimes called him the "prize wild idea man" because of the huge range of his activities. He did all kinds of research into the atomic nucleus‚ light‚ electrons‚ radar‚ and so
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The Physics of Balls Bouncing off at Surfaces Leader: Mr. Edrian Pantas Contador‚ Love S. Members: Espiritu‚ Ian Timothy Ecube‚ Lynn Kristine Magangcong‚ Ahlya Oliman‚ Genie Rose Chapter 1 Introduction Bouncing ball physics is an interesting subject of analysis‚ demonstrating several interesting dynamics principle related to acceleration. Almost everybody‚ at some point in their lives‚ has bounced a rubber ball against the wall or floor and observed its motion. Normally
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