AP C investigates the magnetic field of a 200 turn coil in the center using compass deflections. In addition a magnetic field sensor will be used to investigate the field along the x-axis #iteachphysics

Classic circular motion lab #iteachphysics

Honors NRG challenge lab. Ss use spring hoop @VernierST & force sensor to det k value of hoop. Each group then given diff incline angle, hoop compression & mass in cart. Ss predict max position cart reaches after launch. Ss have no access to cart until test <10% err#iteachphysics

AP investigates series, parallel, compound, and Kirchhoff using @pascoscientific circuit kit. Way better than using a circuit board with all of those wires to get in the way! Students thoroughly enjoyed themselves. #iteachPhysics.

Honors students find k value of 2 different springs. Springs are impounded. Ss are then given series spring formula and asked to predict stretch for a known mass. #iteachphysics

Honors incline challenge. Ss drag box across level track at const v w/ force sensor to get kinetic friction to det u. Track now set at unique angle w diff wt in box. Each group gets mystery mass to hang over pulley. Ss get acc of box. must determine mystery mass #iteachphysics

AP Ss preparing to test the electrostatics lab charge sensor via friction #iteachphysics

Honors records acc data w fan carts using various added masses. Challenge is each group has fan cart impounded and must predict final speed w fan at a unique angle with an added mass they didn’t use after moving a certain distance. #iteachphysics

AP C uses new go direct photogate @VernierST thanks to @udefoundation to obtain T data for a phys pendulum w an attached mass that is placed at various positions. Ss are then asked to calc mass of meter stick using the best fit curve of T vs x of attached mass #iteachphysics

Honors Ss get one shot to predict where to place the can for a bullseye after determining the launch speed. Tension is high and the payoff is exhilarating. The reaction of both students is priceless😁#iteachphysics

AP C uses angular momentum to predict speed of smart cart after a rod collides with it. Ss det the rot inertia of the rod and point masses. They also know the angular vel of the rod before & after the collision using rotary sensor. Results are between 5-10% error.#iteachphysics

AP C Ss experiment to determine inertia of rod/3-step pulley & fric torque using @VernierST rotary sensor. Then 2 pt masses are attached in diff locations for each group. They must predict the ang acc for a 50 g falling mass for their set up. Most get <5% error!!#iteachphysics

Physics students investigate 1D and 2D velocity addition. #iteachphysics

AP C rotational unit. Ss balance a meter stick as shown. They record all masses, positions and angle of string. Meter stick is then impounded. Ss must then determine mass of stick. Each group has different mass. #iteachphysics

AP C investigated an explosion collision. Using momentum and energy, each group has to determine their k value of the spring. One cart was a smart cart. The other was a dumb cart. They could get the velocity of the smart cart and can measure the spring compression #iteachphysics

Honors physics collects dist and time data for a ball dropped thru photogate onto time of flight pad @VernierST. Each student in group is assigned one of the following graphs: y vs t, y vs t^2, or v vs t. Ss are asked to determine exp acc value & justify answer #iteachphysics

In a mini free fall activity physics Ss measure their jump reach. they then calculate their launch speed assuming minimal air resistance and sketch a position time and vel time graph of their trip to the apex. It’s a quick and engaging activity esp w jump music! #iteachphysics

Honors Ss determine accel of cart on the ramp as well as the speed of the buggy on table. Both cart & buggy are impounded. Ss are given unique starting position for cart on ramp & must calculate where buggy must start on table to reach books together. 1 try to test #iteachphysics