AP Physics

AP Physics Blog Assignment:

This is all the physics you know thus far: kinematics, dynamics, momentum, & energetics. Your mission is to launch a projectile from the roof of East Side High School to Central Park in New York City. Explain how you would accomplish this. Also explain the difficulties in doing so. Could this replace the United States Postal Service? Why or why not?

Monday, November 21st, 2011, B-day

Freshman Physics:

 

Watch the following Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH48Lc7wq0U

Write on your blog:

Explain Newton's 3 laws using original examples of events that occur during a typical school day at East Side.

 

This will be due on Monday, November 28th, 2011

 

also, you must complete the TAKE HOME QUIZ. This will be due on Wednesday, November 23rd.

 

 

 

 

Thursday, November 17th, (B Day)

Freshman Physics:  I hope you all did well on your tests!  You will only have 1 week to make up the tests.  Now because of the Thanksgiving break next week, you will have until the week after that to re-take the test.  The last day to re-take the Kinematics Test is Thursday Dec. 1st.

AP Physics:  Here are the momentum practice problems.  We're shooting to take the momentum TEST as soon as we get back from Thanksgiving... Make sure to practice problems over the break, try your best to complete the packet.  Also, you have until Wednesday, November 23rd to re-take it!!!

Wednesday, November 16th

Junior/Senior Physics: Make sure you've completed all of the Homework assignments and be ready for a quiz on F=ma on Friday 11/18!!!


AP Physics:  Finish reading the chapter on Impulse and Momentum from the text I gave out today.  Here is an electronic copy of that book (which will remain nameless because of copywright issues).  Please only click here if you are one of Mr. B's Physics Students.

Science Dept. Meeting

Your homework... Create a prezi presentation

Tuesday, November 15th - AP Physics

AP Physics!!! Read the chapter on Momentum! Here is the presentation. Download and start momentum multiple choice and practice problems. 

Tuesday 11/15 - Honors Freshman

Freshman Physics - You have your Kinematics Test on Thursday 11/17!!!! Review your old quizzes and multiple choice questions.   Multiple Choice with Answers (on the last page!) Especially look at the last 15 multiple choice and the Kinematics w/ three equations quiz. You have until Tuesday 11/22 to retake or make-up the Kinematics w/ 3 equations quiz.  Please come see us before Thursday if you're still struggling!

Freshman - TEST NEXT WEEK!!!

Just a friendly reminder for the Freshman...

THERE IS A TEST THIS COMING WEEK!!! ENJOY THE WEEKEND AND STUDY!!!

The test will be on the following:

Distance vs. Position
Speed vs. Velocity
Acceleration

Kinematics Equations 1-3!!!
(That's all of the kinematics equations!!!)

Understanding Graphs!!!
(We did that today!!!)

My advice:

1. Review the slides.


2. Review the unit.


3. Practice multuple choice problems from the NJCTL site.


4. Practice open-ended problems from the NJCTL site.


5. Practice solving for a variable.


6. Familiarize yourself with the formulas.


7. Get some sleep Sunday night.

Power and Test for the AP class!!!

We covered Power today!!!

You can practice work, energy, and power using the following simulation:

Click to Run

Go to the "More Features" tab and explore the ramp without friction. Keep in mind that this simulation also takes into account frictional energy and thermal energy. Set the ramp to 5 degrees and notice what happens to the total energy when you put the filing cabinet at the top of the ramp. Is the total energy conserved? Use the guy to push the cabinet. Is he adding energy to the system?

Remember that the test is on Monday!!! Enjoy your long weekend and study for the test!!!

Net Force (Jr. Physics) and GPE / Escape Velocity

The homework for the juniors / seniors is to complete that homework worksheet for Monday. Remember, it counts as a quiz.

AP Physics people, behold...

NEWTON'S MOUNTAIN!!!!



You can use this simulation to simulate escape velocity!!!

You can use this to simulate escape velocity too!!!

This is a good escape velocity calculator as well!!!