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Posted: November 29, 2012

***Please Note***The YouTube videos have been sorted into playlists and lists the most recent videos first.  Click on Playlists and choose either Physics 112 and Physics 122. Peter MacDonald - YouTube; VideosPhysics 112Concluded standing waves and started into sound: physics112_sound_notes_nov29.pdfphysics112_standingwaves_nov29.pdfPhysics 122Introduction to projectile motion - horizontal launch.Pg 20 # 1 - 4 of the physics_122_problem_set.pdf

Posted: November 27, 2012

**Please Note**Videos & Peter MacDonald - YouTubeThe YouTube videos have been sorted into playlists and lists the most recent videos first.  Click on Playlists and choose either Physics 112 and Physics 122.Physics 112Today we watched videos and demos of standing waves in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions.physics112_wave_interference_nov26.pdfWaves and Sound test scheduled for next Wednesday, Dec. 5.physics_112_waves_notes_nov_13_2012.pdfWaves - Problems 1 - 24 (1-10 should already be completed) on page 17 o f your physics_112_problem_set.pdfSee below for lab videos you've taken.Physics 122Momentum and Torque test is Wednesday, Nov. 28.Read Chapter 7.6 - 7.7 of total_physics.pdf for worked examples of net torque questions.torque_practice_-_all_types.pdfTorque: physics_122_torque_nov_13_2012.pdftorque_worksheet_solutions.pdf 

Posted: November 22, 2012

**Please Note**Videos & Peter MacDonald - YouTubeThree Physics 112 Waves example videos have been uploaded to my teacher page and YouTube.The YouTube videos have been sorted into playlists and list the most recent videos first.  Click on Playlists and choose either Physics 112 and Physics 122.Physics 112Have two lab reports complete and problems done for Monday.Transverse and longitudinal waves & the wave equation.physics_112_waves_notes_nov_13_2012.pdfWaves - Problems 1 - 24 (1-10 should already be completed) on page 17 o f your physics_112_problem_set.pdfSee below for lab videos you've taken.Physics 122Torque problems and two labs are to be completed for Monday.Read Chapter 7.6 - 7.7 of total_physics.pdf for worked examples of net torque questions.torque_practice_-_all_types.pdfTorque: physics_122_torque_nov_13_2012.pdftorque_worksheet_solutions.pdfNet torque practice questions 1 - 8 (contained in the above notes and there will be time in class tomorrow to finish).See below for slow motion momentum videos already taken.Physics 122 Videos (Tracker Video Analysis and Modeling Tool for Physics Education)jacob01.movjacob02.movjacob03.movmaggie01.movmaggie02.movkate01.movmattg01.movalexa01.movchris01.movPhysics 112 Videos  (Tracker Video Analysis and Modeling Tool for Physics Education)thomas_corner.movthomas_loop.movmonica_corner.movmonica_loop.movamber_corner.movamber_loop.mov 

Posted: November 16, 2012

**A momentum and four net torque questions have been uploaded to: Peter MacDonald - YouTube** Physics 112Physics Labs - have data for two of your 5 labs by the end of the day.Transverse and longitudinal waves & the wave equation.physics_112_waves_notes_nov_13_2012.pdfWaves - Problems 1 - 24 (1-10 should already be completed) on page 17 o f your physics_112_problem_set.pdfSee below for lab videos you've taken.Physics 122Read Chapter 7.6 - 7.7 of total_physics.pdf for worked examples of net torque questions.torque_practice_-_all_types.pdfTorque: physics_122_torque_nov_13_2012.pdftorque_worksheet_solutions.pdfNet torque practice questions 1 - 8 (contained in the above notes and there will be time in class tomorrow to finish).Momentum in 2D (Chapter 7.4 of total_physics.pdf). Problems on page 19 of problem set.See below for slow motion momentum videos already taken.Physics 122 Videos (Tracker Video Analysis and Modeling Tool for Physics Education can be access from you personal computers)jacob01.movjacob02.movjacob03.movmaggie01.movmaggie02.movkate01.movmattg01.movalexa01.movchris01.movPhysics 112 Videos  (Tracker Video Analysis and Modeling Tool for Physics Education can be access from you personal computers)thomas_corner.movthomas_loop.mov
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Posted: November 15, 2012

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Posted: November 13, 2012

Physics 112Transverse and longitudinal waves & the wave equation.physics_112_waves_notes_nov_13_2012.pdfWaves - Problems 1 - 24 (1-10 should already be completed) on page 17 o f your physics_112_problem_set.pdfPhysics 122Torque: physics_122_torque_nov_13_2012.pdfNet torque practice questions 1 - 8 (contained in the above notes and there will be time in class tomorrow to finish).Momentum in 2D (Chapter 7.4 of total_physics.pdf). Problems on page 19 of problem set.See below for slow motion momentum videos already taken. jacob01.movjacob02.movjacob03.movmaggie01.movmaggie02.movkate01.movmattg01.movalexa01.movchris01.mov 

Posted: November 8, 2012

Physics 112Physics LabsIntroduction to Waves - Chapter 4 in your text.Frequency & Period - Problems 1 - 10 on page 17 o f your physics_112_problem_set.pdfPhysics 122Momentum in 2D (Chapter 7.4 of total_physics.pdf). Problems on page 19 of problem set.Tuesday thru Friday will be time to work on momentum lab.See below for slow motion momentum videos already taken. jacob01.movjacob02.movjacob03.movmaggie01.movmaggie02.movkate01.movmattg01.mov
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Posted: November 8, 2012

Physics 112Physics LabsIntroduction to Waves - Chapter 4 in your text.Frequency & Period - Problems 1 - 10 on page 17 o f your physics_112_problem_set.pdfPhysics 122Momentum in 2D (Chapter 7.4 of total_physics.pdf). Problems on page 19 of problem set.Tuesday thru Friday will be time to work on momentum lab..See below for slow motion momentum videos already taken. jacob01.movjacob02.movjacob03.movmaggie01.movmaggie02.mov
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Posted: November 6, 2012

Physics 112Introduction to Waves - Chapter 4 in your text.Frequency & Period - Problems 1 - 10 on page 17 o f your physics_112_problem_set.pdfAnother change of plans. We will be working in the lab Wednesday and Thursday of this week due to the Remebrance Day ceremony on Friday.Physics 122Momentum in 2D (Chapter 7.4 of total_physics.pdf). Problems on page 19 of problem set.Tuesday and Wednesday will be for a conservation of momentum lab.See below for slow motion momentum videos already taken.
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Posted: November 5, 2012

Physics 112Lab preparation day.  Labs will take place Thursday and Friday this week.Physics 122Momentum in 2D (Chapter 7.4 of total_physics.pdf). Problems on page 19 of problem set.Tuesday and Wednesday will be for a conservation of momentum lab.
Evaluationlaboratory_outline.pdfphysics_lab_report_rubric.pdfOscillations on a Rampspring_oscillation_ramp_lab.xlsxphysics_112_spring_and_forces_lab.pdfCoefficient of Frictionfriction_lab_2012.pdfWaveswaves_lab_2012.pdfwaves_lab_results_2012.xlsxOscillations of a Wiimotewiimote_oscillation_lab_2012.pdfRoller Coaster Motion roller_coaster_motion_lab.pdfOnline Tracker Program: web start Tracker

Posted: November 2, 2012

Physics 112Forces test.Physics 122Momentum in 2D (Chapter 7.4 of total_physics.pdf). Problems on page 18 of problem set.
Physics 112 students: Two more Videos have been uploaded on Peter MacDonald - YouTube Physics 112Newton's second law with connected masses: Chapter 3.8 of digital textbook (total_physics.pdf). An example or two contained in today's notes: physics_112_connected_masses_oct_30.pdfphysics_112_connected_masses_oct_31.pdfConnected masses worksheet #19 - 25 (page 15 of the problem set).Review for test.Forces test Friday, Nov. 2.Physics 122Impulse and Momentum in 1D (Chapter 7.3 and 7.4 of total_physics.pdf). All problems on page 17 of your problem set.1D Momentum collisions 

Posted: October 30, 2012

Physics 112Newton's second law with connected masses: Chapter 3.8 of digital textbook (total_physics.pdf). An example or two contained in today's notes: physics_112_connected_masses_oct_30.pdfConnected masses worksheet #19 - 25 (page 15 of the problem set).Forces test Friday, Nov. 2.Physics 122Impulse and Momentum in 1D (Chapter 7.3 and 7.4 of total_physics.pdf). All problems on page 17 of your problem set.

Posted: October 29, 2012

Physics 112Newton's second law with connected masses: Chapter 3.8 of digital textbook (total_physics.pdf). An example is contained in today's notes: hysics_112_connected_masses_oct_29.pdfConnected masses worksheet #19 - 21 (page 15 of the problem set).Forces test Friday, Nov. 2.Physics 122Forces in 2D test.

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