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    Physics of Volleyball

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    Physics of Volleyball Physics is the study of energy and how it is transferred from one particle to another. There is certainly a lot of energy transferred between objects and players in the sport of volleyball. A few of the concepts of physics that take place during volleyball include gravity‚ displacement‚ velocity‚ acceleration‚ projectile motion‚ and force. These concepts are displayed throughout the different positions on the court. There are three main aspects of volleyball that include

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    Elastic Collision between carts of equal mass: Collision 1 Mass (kg) Initial Velocity (m/s) Final Velocity (m/s) Momentum Initial (kg*m/s) Momentum Final (kg*m/s) Red Cart 2.0 + 50.0  0 0 0 Blue Cart 2.0 - 50.0  0 0 0 Elastic Collision between carts of unequal mass: Collision 2 Mass (kg) Initial Velocity (m/s) Final Velocity (m/s) Momentum Initial (kg*m/s) Momentum Final (kg*m/s) Red Cart 1.0 + 50.0  -33.33 50 -33.33 Blue Cart 2.0 - 50.0  66.66

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    The Physics of Softball

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    We can relate physics to softball in many different ways. It is actually hard to not think about the game of softball without some physics in mind. Specifically‚ the ideas of momentum and energy helps define the way softball works and why it works. Momentum Running: When running the bases in softball‚ there is a lot more to it then the average person would think. While we run the bases‚ we are changing our momentum by applying more force‚ the force of friction‚ onto the ground which causes more

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    Minela Sljoka Notes on Physics Inertia- tendency of an object to maintain motion. Property of matter. Not newton’s first law. Matter wants to maintain motion- moving objects want to stay in motion if stopped wants to stay stopped. Mass is measure of inertia. Things have mass because they have inertia. Units: kg Symbol m in equation. Inertia is most constantly called rest mass but we call it mass because we are dealing with speeds not going to speed of light. Kinetic Energy- v^2 is proportional

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    Therefore the sum of all the energies in the system is a constant. TMEinitial=TMEfinal 3. Explain the basic ideas that govern the design and operation of a roller coaster. A roller coaster is operated and designed through the application of Physics. The law of Conservation of Energy governs the changes in a coaster ’s speed and height. Simply put‚ the higher an object is off the ground‚ the more potential energy it has - that is‚ potential to gain speed as it falls. As it falls toward the ground

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    Roller Coaster Physics

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    through a more advanced explanation. Roller coaster rides involve a great deal of physics. The ride often begins with a chain and motor which exerts a force on the train of cars to lift the train to the top of a tall hill. Once the cars are lifted to the top of the hill‚ gravity takes over and the rest of the ride works on energy transformation. There is no motor or engine that takes a train around the track. The law of physics is basically the engine of the train. At the top of the hill‚ the cars possess

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    Engineering Physics 1

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    WWW.MIAMI-BEST-MATH-TUTOR.COM E-MAIL: MIAMIMATHTUTOR@GMAIL.COM CONTACT NUMBER: (786)556-4839 More on Work and the Work-Energy Theorem Practice Problems 1. A 0.600-kg particle has a speed of 2.00 m/s at point A and kinetic energy of 7.50 J at point B. What is its speed at B? the total work done on the particle as it moves from A to B? kinetic energy at A? its WWW.MIAMI-BEST-MATH-TUTOR.COM PHYSICS.I.MORE.ON.WORK.ENERGY.7.2.PRACTICE.PROBLEMS PAGE 1 OF 8 2. A 0.300-kg ball has a speed of 15.0

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    Soccer Physics In this paper‚ I will explain the physics concepts of air pressure‚conservation of energy‚ gravity‚Inertia‚ and impulse momentum as they relate to the sport of soccer. I will also explain how knowing these laws can benefit how you play. The first physics concept I will talk about is air pressure. When you kick a soccer ball more energy transfers to a highly pressurized ball‚ as for a non inflated ball‚ the motion of the kick goes into the ball instead of moving the ball

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    Conclusion: Category 1: Momentum was found that after the collision was less than before the collision by 10%. This was not what has been expected‚ so the difference was fairly significant. This happened because of friction‚ when the two pucks collided‚ they have lost a bit of their momentum‚ so the momentum after the collision differed. Kinetic energy differed more than what was expected‚ it was significantly less after the collision‚ the difference before and after the collision was 63.7%‚

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    Physics 152 practice exam

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    PRACTICE EXAM 2B – PHYS 15200   Part I. Multiple Choice Questions [2 pts each] Directions: Choose the alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. Unless otherwise stated‚ assume ideal conditions (no air resistance‚ uniform gravity‚ etc.) ! ! ! ! ˆ ˆ 1) Let A = !3i + 4 ˆ and B = i + 2 ˆ . What is A • B ? j j (A) 3 (B) 5 (C) 8 (D) None of these. 2) A particle moving along the x axis has a potential energy given by the function U(y) = -5x4‚ where x is

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