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Friday, May 2nd, 2008

This week, have a look at problem #6. Click on spring and pan, and again. You should see the animation. Discuss the physics.
If the mass of the pan is 80g and the chunk of clay being dropped onto it is 200g. Determine the spring constant.

Last call

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

everyone have a look at #6 and talk about the physics.

collisions and springs

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

this week have a look at problem #5. choose problem #5 at the right, then look at the first post in the forum for instructions.

the big wheel spins

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

this week, let’s reinvent the wheel. have a look at problem #4 and discuss the physics before and after the string is cut.   question:  after the string is cut, is the tension in the string holding up the mass equal to the weight of the mass? why or why not?

the new look

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

check it out!
i keep trying to organize this stuff in context of the way this blog tool works. let’s try this.
new structure:
1. you are now at the main blog, “AP Mechanics”. check it on mondays! do not comment on this blog. it is used for instructions and information only. your comments will be directed to [...]