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Online Physics Assignment 1


Online Physics Assignment 1

Visit the following link on Physics Applets and complete the following tasks provided below.
http://lectureonline.cl.msu.edu/~mmp/applist/applets.htm

 

Problem 1

a) Select the inclined plane applet.

b) Choose the following variables of your choice: ramp angle, coefficient of friction, and masses of the blocks.

c) Run the applet and record the acceleration.

d) Write a word problem using the variables you chose, then provide a complete solution to determine the acceleration of the system. Provide complete free body diagrams and equations that support your solution. How does your answer compare to the one calculated by the applet?

 

Problem 2

a) Select the projectile simulator.

b) Choose the following variables of your choice: cannon angle and initial velocity.

c) Run the applet and record the range and maximum height.

d) Write a word problem using the variables you chose, then provide a complete solution to determine range, maximum height, and flight time. Provide complete free body diagrams and equations that support your solution. How do your answers compare to the ones calculated by the applet?

 

Assignment Due Friday, October 20, 2006.

 

 

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