Marie Curie, was born in Warsaw, Poland on November 7, 1867 to a well developed family. Her parents were both teacher educators, and she was the youngest of five children. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in not only one but two fields (physics and chemistry). As a child, Curie had a bright and curious mind and excelled at school. Unfortunately, regardless of the excellece Curie could not attend the men-only University of Warsaw. Despite this, in an attempt to further her education she
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requires there to be two teams volleying volleyball back and forth across a net. In 1916, volleyball officially became part of college and High School physical education programs. Three physic concepts used in volleyball are Newton’s first law, acceleration, and Newton’s third law. Newton’s first law is an important physics concept used in the game of volleyball. “Newton’s first law states that an object in motion will remain constant unless acted upon by some unbalanced force.” (Physical Science textbook
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PHYS 161 - GENERAL PHYSICS I AGENDA • Use the SI system of measurements • Convert from one system of units to another system of units • Determine the number of significant figures in the analysis and measurements • Understand the meaning of vectors • Graphically add and subtract vectors 1 CLASSICAL MECHANICS • Isaac Newton’s Principia (1687) • Applications Astronomy, chemistry, geology, engineering • How and why things work • Classical Not too fast ( v > atom) STANDARD
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Physics Options for Rising Juniors and Seniors Course Number of Periods Course Meets Description Prerequisites Regents Physics 1 Algebra-based Physics Course that terminates with a Regents Exam. none AP Physics 1 1.5 (alternates double/single – usually fits in with Phys Ed) Algebra-based, College Board Certified Course that covers mainly the same topics as Regents Physics, with some extensions. Emphasizes lab work, inquiry, and addresses most topics in more depth. AP exam and Regents
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55.a) v of ball= 300-20= 280 m/s Speed of light= 3*10^8 m/s b) I would not expect my watch to be affected by the time dilation because the plane does not move fast enough. The watch would not be able to pick up on a small change in time dilation. 56. No, because the time dilation A will be ahead of B. b) Δt’= Δt/√(1-v^2/c^2) = Δt/√(1-100^2/7.0*10^8^2) = Δt/0.9999, very little difference If c= 2v Δt’= Δt/√(1-100^2/200^2) = Δt/√0
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Papers in Physics publishes original research in all areas of Physics and its interface with other subjects. The scope includes, but is not limited to, physics of particles and fields, condensed matter, relativity and gravitation, nuclear physics, physics of fluids, biophysics, econophysics, chemical physics, statistical mechanics, soft condensed matter, materials science, mathematical physics and general physics. Contributions in the areas of foundations of physics, history of physics and physics education
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SPACE Multiple Choice 1. The remnant of a supernova explosion with strong gravitational pull. a. Quasar b. Black holes c. Sunspot d. planets 2. A celestial body orbiting the sun that is generally smaller tham a planet but massive enough for its own gravity to give it a round shape. a. Meteors b. Comets c. Dwarf Planet d. Dwarf Stars 3. Looks like a pinwheel in top view, and has many long arms spiralling form the centre. a. Giant Stars b. Solar Winds
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courses stood out in a particularly dull fashion. To this day my most beloved class is Physics. In fact after taking my first AP Physics course during my junior year, I further indulged myself with Physics during my senior year in AP Physics C. Physics has transcended me to take a more observant approach to a multitude of circumstances. The analytical tools that I have been fortunate enough to receive from my brief Physics career- seeking out facts and deciphering what they conclude- have allowed me to
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TMA03 Covering Block 3 Question 1 (a) An impactor mass of 45 kg is used to represent the weight of child reasonably regarded to be involved in an accident with glass or plastics. (b) The BS standards gives the manufacturers a clear set of standards that their products need to achieve to be safe and fit for the purpose that they have been designed for. It also gives the purchaser the expectation that the item has reached the standards set down by the BSI and will be a safe
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Statement Physics outlines a set of rules which everything in the universe follows. It encompasses a wide variety of topics, from tiny particles to distant galaxies. Therefore I feel that having knowledge in this area opens doors to countless opportunities. Currently I am studying Maths, Further maths, Physics and Chemistry. I believe that studying these subjects forms a solid foundation for a Physics degree. Numerous topics that we come across in our Chemistry lessons are heavily physics based, for
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study on the physics involved in snowboarding along with an engineering insight on how snowboards are created and why they are created the way they are. In a place such as Colorado, snowboarding is immensely influential in today’s society because there are many ski and snowboard resorts on the Rocky Mountains. Knowing of the physics and engineering involved in snowboarding is important to being a successful snowboarder because one may be able to interpret a mountain better and use the physics around them
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Physics 53 Thermal Physics 2 I have concluded that all of man's troubles have one cause, that he cannot sit still in a room by himself. — Pascal Average energy of a molecule Toward the end of the 19th century great insight was gained into the meaning of thermodynamics by application of statistical methods. A leading figure in this work was Ludwig Boltzmann. We quote here without proof one his most important findings: In a system at equilibrium at temperature T, the probability that a particular
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Question/Statement: Physics behind Loop-the-loops Title of Source: How Roller Coasters Work APA Citation (copy from EasyBib): Harris, Tom. "How Roller Coasters Work." HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks.com, n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2014. Credibility (more than EasyBib said so): -have more than 50 well-known awards Notes/Paraphrasing: Loops -as you approach one, your inertial velocity is straight ahead of you -track keeps you from becoming a projectile -your inertia keeps you fixed to the bottom of the
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The physics of sunsets Article by- Ethan Seigel /Source: Science blogs Before one can understand the mystery of sunsets, one must first understand the basic principles regarding wavelengths of light. The wavelengths that our eyes can see vary from 400nm to 700nm. Red has the greatest and violet the smallest, and of course all the others rest in-between. Scattering occurs when light rays are obstructed by particles. A particular type of scattering occurs called Rayleigh scattering when the particle
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Chapter 4 : Forces Name: Test Review: Answers need to be on separate paper (except #15, unless you wish). Due Monday. Check answers. Please have all completed before class Monday; there is NOT enough time to answer every possible question. Monday is for checking answers and clearing up final questions. Vocabulary: Know the definitions, and differences between each word. Contact and field forces, Inerita, mass & weight, equilibrium, Force, acceleration, apparent weight, weightlessness
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Bouncing a ball is something we all did as kids at some point in our lives. But while most kids would do it for leisure, I would try and see the physics behind a bouncing ball, and as I grew up I learnt that a simple bounce can tie in with many dynamic principles – acceleration, momentum, energy, and more. The small period before, during and after a ball’s impact with the floor is relevantly not studied at such a microscopic level, and the different factors that could affect the “bounciness” of a
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The use of momentum in curling goes back to its origin day. The earliest sight of this is in Scotland 1511. Even though a whopping 506 years have passed by the sport of curling has changed in many ways, however, the physics of the sport hasn't changed. The sport of curling consists of 3 components. The first is the rotation. The player releases the rock with a slow rotation either clockwise or counter-clockwise, resulting the rock to curl to the leading edge. The second is pebbles. If the rock would
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Mr. Shelp AP Physics 17 November 2013 AP physics laboratory 1. Title The investigation on the range, time, initial height, initial velocity, angle of throw, horizontal velocity and vertical velocity of projectile motion 2. Abstract In this laboratory, we measure the range, time, initial height, and initial velocity, angle of throw, horizontal velocity and vertical velocity firstly. After analyzing the measurements and calculations, we find out the conclusions about
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of classical mechanics and Timeline of classical mechanics). During the early modern period, scientists such as Galileo, Kepler, and especially Newton, laid the foundation for what is now known as classical mechanics. It is a branch of classical physics that deals with the particles that are moving either with less velocity or that are at rest. The major division of the mechanics discipline separates classical mechanics from quantum mechanics. Historically, classical mechanics came first, while
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Weeks 1-4 Note: This should be done at a light/medium-light weight. Do your 3 sets quickly; don’t take long breaks between sets or lifts. Circuit/Series lifts should be done consecutively.) CYCLE 1 – MONDAY AND THURSDAY ● Warm Up: 1 set for each (Note: Do as many as possible) o Wide Grip Pull Ups o Reverse Grip Pull Ups o Hammer Grip Pull Ups o Progressive Push Ups o Tricep Push Ups o Wide Push Ups ● Main Workout: 3x10 for each o Bench Press Monday (DB Chest Press Thursday) o Squatting Rows o
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Nicole Scaparro Ms. Bueno May 30, 2015 Physics 430-01 Rita Levi-Montalcini Rita Levi-Montalcini was awarded The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1986 "for their discoveries of growth factors." Rita Levi-Montalcini was 77 when she received this award. Levi-Montalcini became the fourth woman ever to be awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. Levi-Montalcini was born in 1909 in Turin, Italy to a Jewish family, together with her twin sister Paola she was the youngest of four
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Joleen Ruiz H Physics Per 4 Work and Energy Introduction: Theoretical: When work is done on an object, energy is transferred to that object To put in simple terms, energy is the measurement of the work an object can do. What work is is the transfer of one’s physical energy to another by using the applied force that moves in the direction of the force, where the force travels. The traveling direction of the force is called distance as it includes where the object is going. The equation for work is
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Physics Revision Questions: 1. What types of waves are involved in infrared radiation? 2. What are the factors that affect how much infrared radiation an object absorbs or emits? 3. Explain the differences between heat transfers in dark, matt surfaces vs. light, shiny surfaces. 4. Describe the differences between the differences between the states of matter and how the particles behave. 5. How can conduction be defined, and why are metals considered good thermal conductors? 6. What is convection
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Worked solutions Unit 3A Contents Fairground physics E1 E2 A. Inside column, as a smaller distance is covered in the same time period, which means that the centripetal force is less on the small child E3 Outside column, as a greater distance is covered in the same time period, which means that the centripetal force will be greater on the older child. E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 Same maximum speed, as the mass of the car and riders cancels out
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Physics 214 Physics of everyday phenomena Professor David H Miller Office room 376 millerdh@purdue.edu Course Web site http://www.physics.purdue.edu/academic_programs/courses/phys214/ Announcements, Syllabus, schedule, Lecture notes, practice exams Lists lecture schedule Times and place of the two evening exams Deadlines for Homework and Quizzes Use of the I clicker Useful information Undergrad Office Room 144, Questions, Handouts 8/17/2012 Physics 214 Fall 2012 1 This Week • Introduction
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Aamadu Barry (Talk about physics of basketball) Basketball is a sport that’s been around ever since the1800s, but grew more popular around 1950. Basketball is played all around the world. Basketball mainly started in 1891 in Massachusetts by James Naismith. The most popular association that has to do with basketball would be the NBA, which started in 1946. Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world and is watched by many on TV. Basketball is known for having many great players
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investigation of a practical problem related to physics or its applications. It is anticipated that candidates will use a wide variety of experiments and techniques in this extended investigation. The most suitable topic is a clearly defined problem, which offers scope for genuine investigation, rather than routine, mechanical and unimaginative work. The topic chosen should afford the candidate the opportunity to demonstrate understanding of physics at an Advanced GCE standard. What are the aims
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Truss Bridge Physics 141 Robin Hoffmeister There is many reason that we need bridges in every day of our life, from sufficient means to pass over a roadway, waterway, railway, or other structure. You don’t even think about them because it takes no effort to get over them and they are just there for your use. So if you don’t think of them for everyday use I highly doubt that you would think of the physics that is involved in putting one together or the kind of force the bridge can actually
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Graphing Your Motion 1. The difference between the two lines is that the second one is steeper. The second one is steeper than the first because in the first graph the object is moving slowly and in the second one the object is moving faster. 2. If you walked toward the motion detector instead the slope of the graph would go the opposite direction. Instead of the slope being positive it would be negative. 3. To match the graph the object would have to have started of slow and get faster towards
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