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PHYS 600: PHYS 600

School: Rice University

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Solving Acceleration & Deceleration Queries for a Commuter Train Expla
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Explore the physics of a light-rail commuter train's motion. Understand how to calculate times for acceleration and deceleration using the equations of motion. Dive into the concept of emergency deceleration and its implications.

Triangle Masses: Net Force and Side Length Effects
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Discover the gravitational forces at play in a triangle of masses in this video. We calculate the net force on each mass and explore how changing the side length impacts these forces. Join us for a gravitational journey through physics.

Spherical Capacitor: Calculating Capacitance and Plate Area
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Explore the concept of capacitance in a spherical capacitor and learn how to calculate it. Discover how to find the plate area for a parallel-plate capacitor with the same capacitance and separation.

Car Deceleration: Angular Acceleration, Revolutions, Time, Distance, a
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Explore the physics of a car's quick deceleration, including angular acceleration, revolutions, time, distance, initial velocity, and the realism of the scenario.

hysics of a Coin Drop in an Ascending Elevator
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In an elevator ascending, an occupant drops a coin, which accelerates at a different rate than expected. This reveals the elevator's own acceleration towards the Earth. By analyzing forces and tensions, we determine the cable's tension to be 16000 N.

Youngsters' Cliff Dives: Comparing Splashdown Speeds
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Dive into the physics of cliff jumping as we analyze the splashdown speeds of two adventurous youngsters. Explore the factors that determine their speeds and choose the best explanation among the options provided.

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