Ch. 3: Motion in Two Dimensions
Reading
College Physics, Ch. 3
AP Classroom: Unit 1 "Kinematics" (continued)
Topics
Now we're working in 2 dimensions.
There are two main types of problems encountered:
Labs
College Physics, Ch. 3
AP Classroom: Unit 1 "Kinematics" (continued)
Topics
Now we're working in 2 dimensions.
There are two main types of problems encountered:
- 'Crosswinds' or 'cross river' type problems
- Projectile motion problems
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.

3._2d_motion_lecture_notes_2021.docx |

2._ap_vectors_lecture_notes_2021.docx |
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.
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

3._projectile_motion_weblab_2021.docx |
Homework
Your homework is posted in Canvas, along with due dates.
Your homework is posted in Canvas, along with due dates.