PreparED Study Materials
PHYS 71094: College Physics I
School: George Mason University
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Estimating Car's Initial Speed from Skid Marks: A Physics Explanation
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Estimate a car's initial speed from skid marks using physics principles. Apply Newton's Second Law and equations of motion to deduce the initial velocity. Understand the role of frictional force in car deceleration during accidents.
U-Tube Liquid Heights: Exploring Oil & Water Density Dynamics
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Exploring the behavior of oil and water in a U-shaped tube when a barrier is removed. Understand the impact of differing densities on fluid heights. Witness equilibrium scenarios effects of equal densities and the displacement dynamics of lighter liquids.
Understanding Mechanical Work: The Interplay of Forces, Movement, and
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Explore the fundamental concept of work in physics and discover the key conditions, including movement, net force, opposing force, and direction, that must be met for work to be accomplished when pushing on an object, such as a rock.
River Rescue: Angle for Direct Approach to Child
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Join us for a dramatic river rescue mission! In this video, we solve the problem of how a rescue team can reach a child in danger of drowning in a fast-flowing river. We calculate the angle from the shore for their pilot to approach the child directly, considering the river's current and the boat's speed. Explore the principles of vector addition and save lives!
Virtual and Real Images of a Cat Facing a Converging Lens
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Explore the fascinating optical phenomena involving a cat, a converging lens, and the creation of virtual and real images.
Angle of Hanging Hand Straps on a Turning Streetca
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Discover the physics behind the angle formed by loosely hanging hand straps on a streetcar negotiating a curved turn.