In this unit we study WHY objects move the way they do. We will look at how Newtons laws govern how objects interact with each other and the consequences of those interactions.
Today we started to learn about tension, by looking at blocks pulling on blocks.
Then we tried to applied that to an Atwood machine.
Take a look at the class notes and the Atwood Machine handout.
We had a little bit of time to finish our lab.
Then we did a little webassign. 2-1 #8. the problem with the grocery sack.
Then had a Art Lesson as a Post Lab activity.
We started a lab today on Normal Force and Tension. Its Due on Thursday with your attached graph.
Today we discussed Lawn Chair Larry and Newtons second lawn.
If you were absent take a look at the exit slip
Today we went over the unit 1 test, and retakes.
Today we covered Newtons 1st law of Inertia
Today we started put next unit on Forces. Started working a inquiry tutorial in class. The focus is on identifying different types of forces and how to draw them on a Free Body Diagram.