PreparED Study Materials
GEOG 13001: General College Physics 1
School: Kent State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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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.
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.
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.
Surfer Acceleration: Wave Inclination Angle
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Dive into the thrilling world of physics and surfing as we explore the angle of inclination of a wave's face. Discover how a surfer accelerates down a wave with an acceleration of 3.25 m/s² while ignoring friction. Join us for an engaging and educational explanation of this exciting phenomenon.
Frictional Force in Crate Motion: Magnitude and Direction
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Explore the fascinating world of friction in motion! In this video, we delve into the concept of frictional forces as we examine a crate being pushed across a factory floor. We'll calculate the magnitude and direction of the frictional force and uncover its role in maintaining constant velocity. Discover the science behind everyday motion.
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.










