PreparED Study Materials
PHYS 291: Introduction to Computational Physics
School: Missouri State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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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.
Athlete's Power: Watts in a 5m Rope Climb
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Explore the physics behind an athlete's rope climb. Understand the relationship between power, force, and time, and how to calculate the minimum power output an athlete exerts. Witness the interplay of physics principles in evaluating athletic prowess.
Physics Behind Normal Force: Car & Driver on a Hill's Rounded Top at S
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Unpack the concept of normal force on a sports car and its driver atop a hill. Utilize Newton's second law to calculate these forces based on speed and hill curvature. Discover the speed at which the driver feels weightless in the car.
Determining Mercury's Latent Heat of Fusion Using Calorimeter Data Exp
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Discover how to calculate the latent heat of fusion of mercury using calorimetry. Grasp the role of thermal equilibrium in heat transfer calculations. Derive the value of mercury's latent heat of fusion based on experimental data.
Ground Ball Throw: Distance to Second Base and Vertical Drop
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Join us on the baseball field as we calculate the physics of a ground ball throw to second base. In this video, we determine the distance from the shortstop to the second baseman and the vertical drop of the ball. Explore the principles of projectile motion in sports.
Understanding Volume Units and Cylinder Formula
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In this educational video, we dive into the concept of volume and its units. We explore the correct units for measuring volume and discuss the common misconception that a cylinder's volume is given by ?r^3h. Join us for a comprehensive explanation of the fundamentals of volume measurement and understand why the given formula doesn't hold.