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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Corner Kick
Students must determine the 3 components of the initial velocity of a soccer ball on a corner kick. Students will see the displacement of the ball in all three dimensions as well as the time the ball is in the air. Students must also...
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Physics Aviary: Equations of Motion Lab
You will be adjusting different parameters, such as speed and time accelerating, in this lab to see how they affect the motion of your car. Record the data and then reset your system to make desired changes.
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Physics Aviary: Motion Graph Matching
You will be given a velocity vs. time graph for the motion of a car. Your job is to match the graph with your car by pushing on the gas or brake or coasting at the appropriate moments. Before you start the matching game, you must set the...
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Static Equilibrium Level 1
Find the tension in two ropes when one of the ropes is horizontal.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Static Equilibrium Level 2
Find the tension in two ropes when the ropes are pulling at equal angles.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Rotational Equilibrium Level 1
Find the tension in two ropes that are holding the system in static and rotational equilibrium.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Rotational Equilibrium Level 2
Find the tension in one rope that is holding a bar in equilibrium by pulling on an angle.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Marching Band Vector Problem
Students must find out the velocity vector for a student practicing their marching at night under a strobe light.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Radar Vector Problem
Students must find out the velocity vector for a plane based on readings they take from a radar screen. This video helps students solve the problem: https://youtu.be/y7jOBYseolU
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Newton's Law With Friction (Force on Angle)
Students must calculate the acceleration of an object being pulled along a horizontal surface by a force on an angle. The surface has friction.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Forces on Incline Problem Simple
Students must find out the force needed to hold an object stationary on an incline when there is no friction present on the incline.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Friction to Projectile Problem
Students must determine the landing location of a projectile that started as a box sliding across a rough surface. Students must first find the speed of the box when it has reached the end of the table and then treat the box as a...
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Finding Velocity in a Ground Soccer Kick
Students must determine where a soccer ball will land based on the speed with which it is kicked. Students will also need to find the time in the air and the maximum height obtained by the projectile. This problem does not take place on...
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Ground to Wall Soccer Kick Problem
Students must determine where a soccer ball will hit a wall based on the speed with which it is kicked. Students will also need to find the time in the air in milliseconds. This problem does not take place on Earth.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Ground to Ground Soccer Kick Problem
Students must determine where a soccer ball will land based on the speed with which it is kicked. Students will also need to find the time in the air and the maximum height obtained by the projectile. This problem does not take place on...
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Jumping Joe Simple
Students must predict the landing location of a person jumping over a gap on their motorcycle.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Difference in Landing Speed
Students must predict the difference in the landing speeds of two projectiles.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Difference in Landing Location
Students must predict the difference in the landing locations of two projectiles.
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Soccer Shot Simple
Students must calculate the maximum distance they can be from an soccer net and still hit a randomly generated target. The speed and angle of the kick will be generated randomly.
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Physics Aviary: Velocity Vector in 3 D
A program that will randomly move an object from one location to another in three-dimensional space. You must determine the three components of the velocity vector that is created by this movement and also the speed of the object during...
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Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Parallel Circuit
Determine the amount of current that is present in a parallel circuit.
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Physics Aviary: Graphing Motion Problem Level 1 Part 3
Find the distance traveled by an object by looking at the velocity vs. time graph. All velocities are constant.
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Physics Aviary: Reading a Caliper
This program's sole purpose is to check your ability to read a caliper correctly. After getting 4 straight right answers, you will get a message that you are ready to use a caliper in lab.