PreparED Study Materials
PHYS 113: General Physics 1
School: Kansas State University
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Calculating Ball Displacement Off a Table: A Physics & Calculus Insigh
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Learn how to compute the displacement of a ball rolling off a table using calculus. Through the integration of velocity over a specific time interval, determine the ball's position. Uncover the mathematics behind real-world motion scenarios.
Pebble Velocity for Horizontal Impact on Juliet's Window
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Explore the physics behind calculating the velocity of pebbles thrown by Romeo to hit Juliet's window with only a horizontal component.
Kinetic Energy: Saturn 5 & Apollo at 11.2 km/s Speed
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Learn how to calculate the kinetic energy of a Saturn 5 rocket with an Apollo spacecraft attached using physics principles and formulas. Understand the importance of unit conversion and the work-energy theorem as you plug values into the KE = 1/2 mv² formula. Discover that the kinetic energy for this rocket and spacecraft combo is an astonishing 1.82 x 10¹³ Joules.
Calculating Rope Tension from a Central Hanging Weight: A Physics Appr
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Discover how to calculate rope tension with an object hanging in the center. Understand the relationship between the sag, the weight of the object, and the tension. Convert the result into kilonewtons for easy reference.
Shearwater's Return: Average Velocities in Experiment
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Join us as we unravel the incredible journey of a shearwater seabird in an astonishing experiment. This remarkable bird was taken from its nest, flown 5150 kilometers away, and then successfully found its way back home 13.5 days later. We explore the concept of average velocity for both the return flight and the entire episode, shedding light on the bird's navigation prowess. Discover the fascinating world of animal navigation and physics in this captivating video.
Newton's Third Law and Force Pairs: System of Interest Impact
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Delve into Newton's third law of motion and explore how the choice of the 'system of interest' influences whether force pairs cancel each other out.