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Ch. 5: Motion in a Plane

Reading
BJU Physics, Ch. 5
AP Classroom: Unit ​1 "Kinematics" (continued) 
AP Princeton Review: Ch. 4
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​Topics
Now we're working in 2 dimensions.
There are two main types of problems encountered: 
  1. ​'Crosswinds' or 'cross river' type problems
  2. Projectile motion problems
In these types of problems, we separate the 'x' and 'y' components and solve them separately using the 5 equations of motion.

Labs​
  • Projectile Motion lab. Instructions will be given in lab. 
  • We will finish part II of Galileo's Inclined Plane lab. Instructions and handouts are in the previous unit. 
Ballistics lab
We will fire a projectile at different angles, measuring the flight time, distance, and vertical drop. 
From these, we can estimate the acceleration of gravity, 'g'. 
​I will explain and give instructions in lab. You should be able to complete the lab writeup in class. 
Projectile Motion weblab
3._projectile_motion_weblab_2023.docx
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projectile_motion_weblab_-_student_example.pdf
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Homework
Your homework is posted in Canvas. Here are a few helpful handouts. 
3._motion_in_2d_lecture_notes__a_summary_of_typical_problems_encountered_.docx
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3._2D_motion_canvas_problems_2023 HINTS.docx
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ch._5_motion_in_2D_end_of_chapter_probs_worked.docx
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