The dynamics lab was a lab from the dynamics unit, in which groups of three were given the task of ideating a lab related to dynamics concepts, such as friction or force exertion. From there, we were tasked with carrying out the lab, performing an analysis of its results, and expressing our process on a 1-page poster. I found the lab to be interesting and engaging, and I enjoyed the task of creating our own research question, hypothesis, and methodology, as we were able to answer the questions that we had, rather than those addressed in typical labs, where it feels more like a recipe than an investigation. I found this assignment to be straightforward, engaging, and enjoyable to perform and express. To see my lab poster, click here.

The multi-stage rocket problem was a problem dedicated to finding the distance traveled by a three-stage rocket scenario. In the problem, a rocket was launched, and an engine burn phase began, followed by a projectile motion phase, the rocket was “flung” across the sky, followed by a parachute stage in which the rocket is carried towards where it began by a gust of wind. This problem was incredibly interesting, and I enjoyed how it held real applications to physical rockets. I find rockets to be really exciting, and being able to apply the concepts we had been learning in physics to one of my passions made me appreciate the process and challenge even more. To read my work, click here.