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| GUIDES | |
| 1 | Advanced
UCM & Gravity Examples Definitions of quantities, explanations of equations, and worked out example problems. |
| JOBS | |
| 1 | UCM &
Gravity Equations Wrap-up Mathematical exercises in centripetal force and universal gravity. |
| 2 | The
Rotor - Answers Determine the coefficient of friction in a spinning cylinder amusement park thrill ride. |
| 3 | Journey to
the Centre of the Earth - Answers Once Henry Cavendish determined the mass of the earth, it was possible to surmise what the planet was made of. |
| 4 | From
the Center to the Surface... and Beyond - Answers What happens to the strength of the gravitational field as you pass from the center of the earth to the surface. And beyond. |
| 5 | Galactic
Weigh Station - Answers Using orbital characteristics to determine the mass of an orbited body. |
| 6
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Conservation of
Momentum in the Railyard - Answers Mathematical exercises involving momentum and conservation. |
| 7 |
Rocket
Rollers - Answers Mathematical exercises involving momentum and conservation. |
| 8 |
Conservation
of Momentum in 2-D Momentum is conserved in multiple dimensions. |
| 9 |
The Skid, the Swing, and Ballistic
Pendulum Apply conservation of momentum and energy to solve a sophisticated problem. |
| LABS | |
| 1 | Ballistic
Pendulum Description |
| VIDEOS |
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| 1 |
Mechanical
Universe: Navigating in Space - Answers When spacecraft are sent to destinations millions of miles away, you can't just point and shoot. This is the story of how space scientists manage this daunting task. |
| 2 |
Mechanical
Universe: Curved Space & Black Holes - Answers All about the curvature of space (general relativity) and what black holes represent in a curved-space universe. |
| DISCONTINUED |
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| What's the Frequency,
Kenneth?
- Answers Determine the resonant frequency of a stretched cord. |
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