Physics is a course taught by Ms. Chase in which we work through a variety of physics concepts. Some of the concepts we cover include dynamics, kinematics, and energy. In this class, we use both algebra and calculus to solve a wide range of physics problems. We also use labs and other demonstrations to further our understanding of these concepts.
The Multi-Step Rocket Problem was part of our projectiles unit and involved both 1D kinematics and projectile physics. This problem modeled the movement of a rocket launched into the air accurately, with various phrases of push and air resistance. The goal of this problem was to solve for the distance a rocket would land from the starting point when given various variables, such as launch angle and engine burn time. The most difficult part of this was not the concepts themselves, but the sheer number of steps and ensuring every step was correct before the next one.
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The Dynamics Lab was part of our dynamics unit. In this lab, we were given the opportunity to test any hypothesis related to dynamics through designing our own lab. For this lab, my group chose to analyze the effect of an inclined plane on Newton’s Second Law of Motion. We used a Modified Atwood’s Machine at a 30 ° angle and various weights to test our hypothesis.
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