HP Cycle 11

🟢 8: M 11/9 - 📖 2-D dynamics problems

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Today, we'll have an opportunity to practice some 2-D dynamics problems.  This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions before the next quiz. 

Homework:  Work on some of these new problems.  ❗Quiz on static equilibrium and 2-D vector forces Tuesday, November 10th.

Optional Extra Practice:  📖 textbook chapter 5 #1-4, 7, 10, 34, 75 also available in Mastering Physics so you can check your answers.

🟩❗8: T 11/10 - inclined planes

Quiz on static equilibrium and 2-D vector forces TODAY!

Today, we’ll look at how we can apply what we know about vectors in two dimensions to inclined plane problems. The key to inclined plane problems is picking a coordinate system that makes sense.  We must shift our thinking from a traditional horizontal-vertical coordinate system to a slanted coordinate system.   We'll talk about what factors affect the motion of an object on an inclined plane theoretically and in real life. 

💚 8: W 11/11 - friction on inclined plane 

Today, we'll work on an inclined plane investigation where we look at what happens when there is friction on the inclined plane.  Using the materials provided (whiteboard, block, and protractor), you can either choose to calculate the coefficient of static friction or kinetic friction on a given incline.  Write your lab in your lab notebook.  It should include the following items:

• a brief one-sentence explanation of your procedure

• a good free body diagram

• calculations for μ

• a secondary experiment to verify your results (using an additional piece of equipment)