Radio antenna tour (depending on weather)
Note wavelength, shape, focusing and overall size
Inverse square law: butter gun
dB and focusing: 3 dB (la...
November 1, 2017 by
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First, let's start with the radio from last chapter:
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Recall that this created an oscillating electric current between the L and C. Rec...
October 30, 2017 by
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[LC tank circuit.png]
Simulations:
[Download file "circuit-construction-kit-ac_en.jar"]
[Download file "circuit-construction-kit-ac-virtual-l...
October 30, 2017 by
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Flux comes from the latin word for "flow"
Think of a water flume (square pipe) of width w and height h. Area = w x h
Units for this would be m x m or...
October 24, 2017 by
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Review: E fields vs. B fields
Rowboat in wind example: turns until in line with wind (parallel to field lines)
Cyclotron bubble chamber (liquid hydro...
what is a CME? why should we care?
what is EMP? how is it similar to CME? why should we care?
ferromagnets vs. electromagnets...
September 26, 2017 by
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Explain why sailors used magnetic compasses while the Arab voyagers did not. Hint: one travels on the desert.
Look up the various wa...
September 26, 2017 by
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[Download file "physics exams toto.pdf"]
Motion----------------------------
Distance
distance = rate x time
This goes way back to your math classes using this formula. In our...
Team,
We will have several days to complete this lab, so don't panic. You may do these segments in any order, in groups of two or less (no mega-group...
Team,
Our study of waves will involve the following worksheets created by Mr. Bleckel:
[Download file "Waves2017.pdf"]
[Download file "waves2 2017...
Projectile motion challenge:
Your challenge is to use the simulations below to create your own projectile motion test lab.
Keep in mind w...
February 28, 2017 by
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Physics energy modules
Kill-a-Watt: Watts, Amps, Volts (Ohms)
VOM use: Ohms, Volts, P=VI = V2/r, PF = 1.00
Tea ...
February 28, 2017 by
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[Download file "Physics lab: elab2.pdf"]
January 24, 2017 by
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Energy modules-2016-2017
Module 1: measurement-volts, ohms, AC and DC
VOM meter: 2 lead VOM, e.g. Fluke Model 114
Measure ohms shor...
December 10, 2016 by
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Team,
Please email me your responses by Sunday night:
1. Explain the limitations of using parallax to determine star distances
2. Use three star na...
parallax
tyco brahe
goldilocks planets
aldebaran
exoplanets
ships with no sea
hoku ula
Team,
We're now moving into the part of your Honors Physics course I've been looking forward to: the study of Astronomy and Astrophysics. What's the ...
Team,
We use electricity to heat water many times in our lives: cooking, cleaning, bathing and so on. How efficient are these heating methods? That's...
February 26, 2013 by
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[Download file "LuigiBalboPhysicsHonors.pdf"]
January 16, 2013 by
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