PHYS 1153: Descriptive Astronomy Laboratory

School: Idaho State University

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Kinetic Energy: Saturn 5 & Apollo at 11.2 km/s Speed

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Learn how to calculate the kinetic energy of a Saturn 5 rocket with an Apollo spacecraft attached using physics principles and formulas. Understand the importance of unit conversion and the work-energy theorem as you plug values into the KE = 1/2 mv² formula. Discover that the kinetic energy for this rocket and spacecraft combo is an astonishing 1.82 x 10¹³ Joules.

Virtual and Real Images of a Cat Facing a Converging Lens

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Explore the fascinating optical phenomena involving a cat, a converging lens, and the creation of virtual and real images.

Calculating Average Acceleration for a Sports Car

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Explore the world of high-performance sports cars and learn how to calculate their average acceleration when accelerating and coming to a stop.

Calculating Jet Engine Thrust for Cruising Speed

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Dive into the world of aviation as we calculate the thrust required for a medium-sized jet to maintain a cruising speed of 230 m/s at a specific altitude. Explore the impact of air density and drag coefficients on aircraft performance.