PreparED Study Materials
PHY 395: PHY 395
School: University of Texas at Austin
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 4
Notes
Videos
Spring-Mass System Dynamics with Hammer Impact
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Explore the intriguing dynamics of a spring-mass system, set in motion by a hammer's impact. Learn about period, frequency, amplitude, acceleration, position over time, and the total energy of this unique scenario.
Physics Behind Normal Force: Car & Driver on a Hill's Rounded Top at S
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Unpack the concept of normal force on a sports car and its driver atop a hill. Utilize Newton's second law to calculate these forces based on speed and hill curvature. Discover the speed at which the driver feels weightless in the car.
Angle Conversion: Radians to Degrees and Degrees to Radians
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Learn how to convert between radians and degrees for various angle measurements, expanding your understanding of angular units.
Determining Mercury's Latent Heat of Fusion Using Calorimeter Data Exp
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Discover how to calculate the latent heat of fusion of mercury using calorimetry. Grasp the role of thermal equilibrium in heat transfer calculations. Derive the value of mercury's latent heat of fusion based on experimental data.
Pendulum Clock in the Rockies: Speed Change and Adjustment
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Explore the effects of altitude change on a pendulum clock's speed when moved from the Mississippi Delta to the Rocky Mountains. Learn why it runs faster or slower and how to make adjustments. Discover the assumptions involved in this fascinating timekeeping scenario.
Terminal Voltage Calculation for Battery with Resistors
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Unlock the secrets of battery performance in this video! We calculate the terminal voltage for a battery with internal resistance, connected in series with resistors of different values. Explore the effects of resistance on voltage in electrical circuits.