Physics is taught by Mrs. Chase. In physics, we learn about how to solve AP Physics C Mechanics problems using an algebraic and calculus approach. We also conduct lab experiments to see the concepts we learn in class come to life. So far, we have learned 1D and 2D kinematics, dynamics, energy, and momentum. Right now, we are learning about circular motion.
For our dynamics lab, we were tasked with creating and testing our very own hypothesis. Our group created the hypothesis that a cart with greater mass will have a lower accleration when pushed by a fan. You can see our entire lab report below.
Rocket Problems are challenging problems that put our knowledge of kinematics to the test. There are three stages to these problems: the engine burn stage, the free fall stage, and the parachute stage. We were tasked with findind how long a rocket stayed in the air given a function of velocity for the rocket in the parachute stage, the distance below the rocket's maximum height where the parachute will open, a function of acceleration for the rocket in the engine burn phase, and the amount of time the rocket is in the engine burn stage. You can see my full solution below.