Motion & Simple Machines
Do computations using classical laws of motion and gravity.
Compute the motion of a round object on an inclined plane:
Do a gravitation calculation:
Compute centripetal acceleration:
Compute mechanical advantages of simple machines:
Calculate the shaking frequency of a wet animal:
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Electric Circuits
Analyze the flow of electricity in a circuit.
Calculate the power used across an electrical component:
Compute resistance from resistor color code:
Compute characteristics of an AC signal:
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Optics
Investigate the propagation of light in nature, photography and other applications.
Calculate the height of a rainbow:
Compute subject magnification:
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Famous Physics Problems
Learn more about famous laws of physics.
Find information about a famous physics law:
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Sound
Investigate the propagation of sound through air and other media.
Compute perceived loudness:
Determine the effect of distance on sound pressure levels in moist air:
Find the maximum distance for hearing a sound:
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