PreparED Study Materials
PHYS 420001: Electricity and Magnetism
School: Boston College
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Videos
Surviving Extreme Deceleration: David Purley's Remarkable Story
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Discover the incredible tale of David Purley's survival in a high-speed car crash! In this video, we calculate the magnitude of the acceleration he experienced during the rapid deceleration from 173 km/h to zero. Learn how to express it in units of gravity and explore the limits of human endurance.
Calculating Average Acceleration for a Sports Car
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Explore the world of high-performance sports cars and learn how to calculate their average acceleration when accelerating and coming to a stop.
Rotating Wire Loop: Average Induced emf Calculation
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Discover electromagnetic induction with a rotating wire loop! In this video, we explore how a 12.0-cm-diameter wire loop generates an induced emf when it's aligned with a magnetic field in 0.20 seconds. Dive into the world of electromagnetic phenomena and uncover the average induced emf.
Slinky Stretch: Calculating Transverse Wave Speed
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Discover the fascinating world of Slinky physics as we explore the speed of transverse waves when this iconic toy is stretched by a 2.0-N force. Dive into the science behind the Slinky's behavior!
Highway Lane Dividers: Musical Notes & Speed Calculation Explained
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Discover the physics behind the musical notes produced when car tires interact with highway lane dividers. This video explains the "stick-slip friction" phenomenon and its relation to tire vibrations. Learn how analyzing sound frequencies can offer insights into vehicle speeds
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.
