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Ch. 3: Motion in Two Dimensions

Reading
College Physics, Ch. 3
AP Classroom: Unit ​1 "Kinematics" (continued) 
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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. 
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Projectile Motion lab (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. 
Virtual lab: Projectile Motion weblab
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Homework
Your homework is posted in Canvas, along with due dates. 
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