PreparED Study Materials
PHYS 231: Introductory Physics 1
School: Wheaton College
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Videos
Physics of Bouncing: Calculating Velocity & Energy Conservation Explor
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Discover how energy conservation principles determine the velocity of a bouncing ball. Relate the ball's height and its potential and kinetic energies. Understand the velocity change upon impact and rebound.
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.
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U-Tube Liquid Heights: Exploring Oil & Water Density Dynamics
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Exploring the behavior of oil and water in a U-shaped tube when a barrier is removed. Understand the impact of differing densities on fluid heights. Witness equilibrium scenarios effects of equal densities and the displacement dynamics of lighter liquids.
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Calculating Ion Path Radius in a Mass Spectrometer: Electric vs Magnet
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Explore how a mass spectrometer works by analyzing an ion's path through the device. Understand the relationship between electric and magnetic fields in determining the ion's trajectory. Learn to compute the radius of an ion's path within the mass spectrometer.