12/10

Objective:  SWBAT determine the pressure exerted by a fluid.

Warm Up:  Pick up two "In-class example" sheets and staple.  Do problems 1 and 2.

12/5

Objective:  SWBAT determine the energy of a spring in simple harmonic motion.

Warm Up:  Define mechanical energy.  Then write an equation for  mechanical energy that includes terms for all of the types of energy we have studied so far in class.  (No numbers, just symbols in the equation.)

12/3

Objective:  SWBAT determine the factors that affect the oscilation of a spring and a pendulum.

Warm Up:  Pick up two worksheets and staple together.  Answer question #1.

11/29

Objective:  SWBAT review for tomorrow's test on rotational kinematics and torque.

Warm Up:  Get out your in class example packet and solve #6.

11/26

Welcome Back!

Objective:  SWBAT practice solving problems in rotational kinematics and complete a short activity on torque.

Warm Up:  Pick up one handout.  Solve problem #1.

11/19

Objective:  SWBAT examine the history and development of safety features in automobiles.

Today's Assignment:  Watch the movie "Modern Marvel's Car Crashes".  Choose a safety feature in automobiles that you would like to research.  Write a 500 work typewritten report on the history, development and physics behind your safety feature.  Due Tuesday Nov 27th.

11/15

Objective:  SWBAT review for tomorrow's test on momentum.

Warm Up: A bullet is shot into a suspended block of wood as shown on the board.  Find the initial velocity of the bullet.