PHYS 1: Exploration of the Solar System

School: Dartmouth College

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Orbit Altitude: Astronauts Above Planet's Surface

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Embark on a celestial journey! In this video, we calculate the altitude above a distant planet's surface where a starship orbits. Discover how astronauts experience reduced free-fall acceleration and the fascinating dynamics of space travel.

Optimizing Launch Tube Acceleration for Maximum Points

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Discover how to optimize the launch tube acceleration to achieve the maximum height and earn the most points in your laboratory experiment.

Capacitor Potential, Separation, and Work Calculations

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Explore the concept of capacitance and learn how to calculate potential difference, the impact of separation, and the work required for a parallel-plate air capacitor.

Angle of Hanging Hand Straps on a Turning Streetca

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Discover the physics behind the angle formed by loosely hanging hand straps on a streetcar negotiating a curved turn.

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.