PHYS 3020: Great Scientists (Online Version)

School: Utah State University

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Maximum Speed of a Whirling Ball with a Breaking String

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Discover the limits of circular motion as we explore the maximum speed a ball can achieve before its string breaks. Uncover the physics behind this thrilling scenario in our engaging video.

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.

Calculating Resistance and Current in a 6.00-V Car Electrical System

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Learn how to determine the hot resistance and current in the electrical system of older cars with a 6.00-V voltage supply.

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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.

Amusement Park Divers: Speed and Physics Analysis

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Step into the thrilling world of amusement park divers as we explore the physics behind their jaw-dropping stunts. Diving from a platform 21.3 meters (70 feet) above a pool of water, we investigate the announcer's claim that divers enter the water at a speed of 56 miles per hour (25 meters per second). We'll also uncover the possibility of divers leaping directly upward to achieve a specific water entry speed and examine the physical feasibility of such a feat. Join us for an educational journey