PHYS 109: Physics 1: Mechanics

School: Humboldt State University

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PHYS 109
Humboldt State University
32 pages | Summer 2015

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Youngsters' Cliff Dives: Comparing Splashdown Speeds

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Dive into the physics of cliff jumping as we analyze the splashdown speeds of two adventurous youngsters. Explore the factors that determine their speeds and choose the best explanation among the options provided.

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Pebble Velocity for Horizontal Impact on Juliet's Window

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Explore the physics behind calculating the velocity of pebbles thrown by Romeo to hit Juliet's window with only a horizontal component.

Flashlight Bulb Power and Battery Terminal Voltage

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Illuminate the science of flashlight power! In this video, we explore how a 6V bulb is powered by a 3V battery with an internal resistance. We calculate the power dissipation of the bulb and the terminal voltage of the battery, unraveling the physics of electrical circuits.

Spherical Capacitor: Calculating Capacitance and Plate Area

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Explore the concept of capacitance in a spherical capacitor and learn how to calculate it. Discover how to find the plate area for a parallel-plate capacitor with the same capacitance and separation.

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.