Physics Example Problems

An accelerometer is a device to measure acceleration. One of the simplest accelerometers is a small mass hanging from a thin rod or string that can pivot freely as a body accelerates. As the body containing the accelerometer accelerates one direction, the freely hanging weight will swing in the opposite direction. […]

Accelerometer – Inertia Example Problem

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Motion in a straight line under constant acceleration is a common physics homework problem. The equations of motion to describe these conditions that can be used to solve any problem associated with them. These equations are: (1) x = x0 + v0t + ½at2(2) v = v0 + at(3) v2 = […]

Equations of Motion Example Problem

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The Atwood Machine is a common classroom experiment showing the laws of motion of two coupled systems undergoing constant acceleration. An Atwood Machine consists of two masses mA and mB, coupled together by a inextensible massless string over a massless pulley. When the two masses are equal, the system is […]

Atwood Machine – Inertia Example Problem

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Complex systems can cause difficulty for students. When two different systems are connected together, there are some factors they share in common. Identifying these connections can make solving problems easier. This example problem has a complex system of two blocks connected by a massless string. Example Problem:Two blocks are connected […]

Inertia Example Problem – Two Connected Blocks

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Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius is a common temperature unit conversion. This example problem shows how to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius. Fahrenheit to Celsius Example The average body temperature of a house cat is 101.5 °F. What is this temperature in Celsius? Solution:The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is: °C = […]

Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius Example Problem

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