Academic Physics-Keith 22-23 Assignments

This is to be completed during and after the testing of your balsa wood bridge.

A truss is an assembly of beams that create a rigid side to a bridge. You will be building a practice truss to replicate how the bridge for your project will be assembled.

Follow the instructions in the attached document (the Do's and Don'ts) and take time to look at the example pictures as well!

Will be completed in class on a paper copy.  The substitute will hand out the paper.

This video will be shown in class on Thursday, 4/27.  A paper copy of the question sheet will be passed out in class.

If you miss class, you are still responsible for watching the video and turning in the question sheet!

Fill in the attached Google Doc using the simulation at the link below.

See the rubric posted for scoring breakdown.

Complete the activity attached on the Google Doc.  Use your notes for Torque to assist with the "calculations".

Follow the link to the simulation to test the results.

Watch the video and complete the questions as you go. Try your best at each question!

This test will be in 2 parts (problems and MC with short answer).  

The problem portion will be given on Thursday in class and the MC/short answer will be given Wednesday.  Both will be on paper and in person.

Review for our test on Tuesday - You will receive bonus points for going through and making an attempt at all questions.  This MUST be done BEFORE the test Tuesday for credit!!

A paper copy will be passed out in class. You will be given time to work on this Friday, March 10 during class.
 
We will go over this together in class on Monday.  This does NOT count as a grade!

A paper copy will be passed out in class.  Submit that paper copy or work on a separate sheet.

A paper copy will be handed out during class.

Done in class on paper.

UPLOAD your final graph file (with .gambl extension) HERE.

Worksheet with Knex roller coaster in the classroom.

A paper copy will be distributed in class.

Using the simulation linked here, complete the instructions on the Google Doc attached.


EACH student should complete their own!

A paper copy will be distributed in class.


If you are absent, you will need to do the work for these on a separate sheet and submit a picture of it.

Lab activity completed in class with borrowed equipment. A paper copy will be distibuted.

**Equipment will be available only this week as it is on loan from Clarion University.

We started these in class Friday and will have more time Monday before we go over them.

A paper copy will be passed out in class.  

If you are absent, you can still complete the activities at home and turn in through this assignment link.

This is NOT an assignment, but rather a review for you!

A paper copy will be distributed in class.

Quiz on paper during classtime. You can use your equation sheet and a calculator (no phones or notes).

Lab completed on paper in class with dynamics carts.

UPLOAD YOUR GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS DATA FILES HERE!!

A paper copy was distributed in class before Christmas break.  This is an extra credit assignment and is NOT mandatory.

Turn in the paper copy which was distributed in class.

A paper copy was distributed in class.  Due BEFORE you take the test Tuesday.

This is NOT a graded assignment, but is here for your practice!

Exam taken in class on paper.

Completed on paper in class.

Complete the attached Google Doc AS A LAB GROUP (1 copy per group).

You will need at least 2 Chromebooks per group and one person will enter information on the Google Doc as another uses Graphical Analysis to collect the data.

A paper copy was handed out in class.

EVERY PERSON NEEDS TO COMPLETE AND TURN IN A COPY OF THIS LAB!  You may work together and share data, but be sure each person puts the information on their own sheet.

1. Open the attached Google Sheet and read the instructions on the first tab.

2. On the second tab, record your data and the results of your calculations (read the instructions at the bottom of the sheet).

3. On the third tab, answer ALL the questions.  Look up what you need to help you answer the questions.

Paper copy passed out in class.

Complete this assignment on Monday, 11-14.  A paper copy will be distributed in class as well. You may hand in the paper copy on Tuesday.

Paper copy will be distributed in class. We will work on this DURING classtime on Thursday 11-3.

Worksheet practicing finding x and y components.
Paper copy passed out in class.

Read pages 82-91 of the textbook (Ch 3).  Fill in the blanks on page 4 of your study guide as you go.

Turn in your Graphical Analysis File from the lab through this assignment link. Only 1 per group needs to be submitted here, but put all names in the comments section!

A paper copy was distributed in class.

Ball off the ramp into the can lab.  A paper copy was used in class.

THIS WILL BE COMPLETED IN CLASS FRIDAY/MONDAY.

1. Open the simulation that is linked below.
2. Open the attached Google Doc and follow its instructions.  
3. Complete all blanks (shown in yellow) and turn in when finished!

Complete the following document and submit it for your project assessment. You can hand-write the calculations and free-body diagrams and submit pictures of these through this assignment link as well.

A paper copy will be distributed in class.  You are to work on this when not working on your rocket or after you launch BEFORE you complete the rocket assessment assignment.

Complete the questions on the attached Google Doc to get a better understanding of the ideal soda bottle rocket.

You will get a 100% for completing this assignment. You will NOT be penalized for incorrect answers. Please do NOT look anything up, but answer with what you know right now!

This will be on paper in class on Friday!

ONE person in your lab group will need to open the attached document with the directions while you are completing the lab.  This document is where you will place the screenshot of all the graphs you create with the toy cars. Only ONE copy of this document needs to be turned in at the completion of the lab.

EVERY PERSON will INDIVIDUALLY need to complete and turn in the Answer Sheet paper, which will be passed out in class.

This was classwork passed out Tuesday, 8/30.  It will be collected on paper and graded Friday.

You can also take a picture of the worksheet and submit it through this link.

This lab activity can be done in small groups of 2 or 3, BUT each individual will complete their OWN copy and turn it in through this assignment link.


1. Open the Google Doc associated with the lab.
2. Connect a motion detector to the Chromebook of 1 group member.
3. Follow the instructions in the lab document to complete part A.
4. Disconnect the motion detector and connect to the next group member's Chromebook.  Complete part A.
5. Repeat this process with part B.
6. Answer the questions on YOUR document and then turn it in through Classroom.

Complete the front page of your Motion Study Guide (#1-8 including definitions).

This will be checked in class for completeness.