PreparED Study Materials
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Videos
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.
Unraveling Bead Motion: Force, Acceleration & Energy
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Explore the dynamics of a bead under constant force. Understand its acceleration, velocity over time, and how to calculate its kinetic energy. Witness the interplay of motion equations and real-world applications in a simple system.
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.
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.
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.
Calculating Ion Path Radius in a Mass Spectrometer: Electric vs Magnet
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Explore how a mass spectrometer works by analyzing an ion's path through the device. Understand the relationship between electric and magnetic fields in determining the ion's trajectory. Learn to compute the radius of an ion's path within the mass spectrometer.
