In this course, we follow the AP Physics curriculum and go in depth into different topics. There are a lot of math and algebra applications, as well as a small amount of calculus. We have covered a variety of topics, such as kinematics, dynamics, and energy. In class, we do labs, listen to lectures, take notes, and do group activities.
In this lab, we designed our own experiment to test a hypothesis. My group chose to test the effect of the coefficient of friction on acceleration. We used sensors to measure the velocity, mu, and masses of carts in a modified Atwood's machine. Here is the lab report I created after finishing the lab. Click on this link if you can't see the pdf.
In this problem of the week, we were tasked with finding the distance a puck travels after sliding down a ramp, as well as find the optimal angle for launch in order to maximize the distance traveled. We used different methods, such as algebra and Desmos to find the answer. Click on this link if you can't see the pdf.