PreparED Study Materials
PHYS 141: Physics 1 for Engineering Students
School: Carnegie Mellon University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 5
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Terminal Voltage Calculation for Battery with Resistors
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Unlock the secrets of battery performance in this video! We calculate the terminal voltage for a battery with internal resistance, connected in series with resistors of different values. Explore the effects of resistance on voltage in electrical circuits.
Newton's Third Law and Force Pairs: System of Interest Impact
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Delve into Newton's third law of motion and explore how the choice of the 'system of interest' influences whether force pairs cancel each other out.
Moon vs. Earth Jump: Gravity's Impact on Distance
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Join us in a lunar leap! We estimate how gravity affects jumping distance on the Moon compared to Earth, with the same takeoff speed and angle. Explore the moon's reduced gravity and its impact on human capabilities.
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.
Calculating Work from Speed Change: Water-Skiing Physics Explained!
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Explore the physics behind a water-skier accelerating from an initial speed to a faster one. Learn how to calculate the work done using the change in kinetic energy. Understand the principle of energy conservation through real-world examples.











