This course takes an algebra and calculus-based approach to investigate and model connections between concepts, equations, and graphs. Through classroom discussions and collaborative work, we learn about mechanics, gravitation, electricity, magnetism, waves, and harmonic oscillations. We design, build, and debug their own experiments and lab apparatuses. They analyze their data using statistical methods and report their findings via journal-formatted printouts.
This simulation performs numerical integration using the trapezoidal method to calculate the motion of an object with time-varying acceleration, which is quite interesting because it demonstrates how calculus can be approximated computationally to solve real-world physics problems. Starting with an object at position x = 10 m and initial velocity v = -3 m/s, it uses a quadratic acceleration function a(t) = -0.1t² + 0.8t + 2 and calculates how velocity and position evolve over discrete time steps of 0.1 seconds.
This lab report investigates the acceleration of an object on an inclined plane, analyzing how different angles affect the acceleration due to gravity. By measuring the time it takes for a cart to travel down ramps set at various inclinations, we calculated the acceleration and compared it to theoretical predictions based on Newton's second law. The results demonstrated a clear relationship between the angle of inclination and the acceleration, confirming the principles of physics governing motion on inclined planes.
This one-pager summarizes a dynamic lab experiment where we explored the motion of objects under various forces. We investigated concepts such as momentum, energy conservation, and collision dynamics through hands-on activities and data analysis. The one-pager highlights key findings, experimental setups, and conclusions drawn from the lab, providing a concise overview of the principles studied.