PreparED Study Materials
PHYS 2114: General Physics 1
School: Arkansas Tech University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 4
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Warming Inhaled Air: Volume Increase Calculation
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Explore the fascinating science of air temperature change in this video! We calculate how the volume of inhaled air increases as it warms from 0.0°C to body temperature. Discover the principles of thermal expansion in the human body.
Jet Takeoff: Tire Rotation, Centripetal Acceleration, and Bacterium's
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Discover the dynamics of a commercial jet takeoff in this video! We explore tire rotation speed, centripetal acceleration, and a bacterium's grip on the rim. Dive into physics and microscopic forces, all while considering weight ratios.
Models in Relativity and Quantum Mechanics: An Explanation
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Discover the significance of models in the fascinating realms of relativity and quantum mechanics, where conditions defy our everyday experience. Explore the concept of a model and its role in understanding these complex theories.
Determining Kinetic Friction with a Spring-Loaded Block
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Understand how to determine the coefficient of kinetic friction using a wooden block and a spring. Employing the law of conservation of energy, we use the spring's compression and stretch measurements. Through energy equations and Newton's second law, we deduce that ? equals 0.4.
Geosynchronous Satellite Speed and Acceleration
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Explore the fascinating world of geosynchronous satellites in this video. Learn how these communication satellites are strategically placed in circular orbits, staying directly over fixed points on the Earth's equator as our planet rotates. We delve into the physics behind these orbits, calculating the speed and acceleration of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit, using the Earth's radius and altitude as reference. Gain a deeper understanding of the science that enables global communications.
Deciphering Unknown Wavelength via Double Slit: The 355nm Light Revela
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Uncover the methodology behind determining an unknown light's wavelength using the double slit experiment. Understand how fringe spacings relate to the light's properties. Find out the significance of second-order fringes and their measurements.