PreparED Study Materials
PHYS 140: General Physics 1
School: University of Michigan
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 9
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Deciphering Unknown Wavelength via Double Slit: The 355nm Light Revela
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Uncover the methodology behind determining an unknown light's wavelength using the double slit experiment. Understand how fringe spacings relate to the light's properties. Find out the significance of second-order fringes and their measurements.
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.
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.
U-Tube Liquid Heights: Exploring Oil & Water Density Dynamics
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Exploring the behavior of oil and water in a U-shaped tube when a barrier is removed. Understand the impact of differing densities on fluid heights. Witness equilibrium scenarios effects of equal densities and the displacement dynamics of lighter liquids.
Squirrel's Fall: Velocity and Deceleration Analysis
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Analyze the physics of a falling squirrel, calculating its velocity upon hitting the ground and the deceleration due to limb bending.
Models in Relativity and Quantum Mechanics: An Explanation
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Discover the significance of models in the fascinating realms of relativity and quantum mechanics, where conditions defy our everyday experience. Explore the concept of a model and its role in understanding these complex theories.