PreparED Study Materials

PHY 2053: Physics without Calculus I

School: Florida International University

Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2

Notes

Videos

Warm Hands by Friction: Temperature Increase Calculation
Stars

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Add to cart

Join us to explore the science of hand-warming through friction in this video. We calculate the temperature increase as a woman rubs her hands together, converting work into thermal energy. Dive into the physics of heat generation and discover how friction can keep you warm.

Pendulum Clock in the Rockies: Speed Change and Adjustment
Stars

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Add to cart

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.

Doppler Effect: Source Velocity's Impact on Frequency Shift
Stars

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Add to cart

Explore the fascinating Doppler Effect and how it alters wave frequencies when a source or observer is in motion. Dive into the physics of frequency shift with formulas and practical examples, showcasing the significant impact of source velocity on observable frequencies.

Newton's Third Law and Force Pairs: System of Interest Impact
Stars

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Add to cart

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.

Calculating Work from Speed Change: Water-Skiing Physics Explained!
Stars

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Add to cart

Explore the physics behind a water-skier accelerating from an initial speed to a faster one. Learn how to calculate the work done using the change in kinetic energy. Understand the principle of energy conservation through real-world examples.

Optimizing Launch Tube Acceleration for Maximum Points
Stars

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Add to cart

Discover how to optimize the launch tube acceleration to achieve the maximum height and earn the most points in your laboratory experiment.

Textbook Solutions (0)

Top Selling Study Tools

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back