Newton`s Law of Gravitation Gravitation – Introduction
... Physical Laws are the same everywhere in the universe (same laws for legendary falling apple and planets in solar orbit, etc). Invented differential and integral calculus (so did Liebnitz) Proposed the law of “universal gravitation” Deduced Kepler’s laws of planetary motion Revolutionized “Enlighten ...
... Physical Laws are the same everywhere in the universe (same laws for legendary falling apple and planets in solar orbit, etc). Invented differential and integral calculus (so did Liebnitz) Proposed the law of “universal gravitation” Deduced Kepler’s laws of planetary motion Revolutionized “Enlighten ...
Announcements
... l No…and no l In the mid-1700’s, Benjamin Franklin proposed what he called a “one-fluid” theory of electricity. He proposed that every body had a normal amount of electricity. l When a body is rubbed against another, some of the electricity is transferred from one body to another l One body ...
... l No…and no l In the mid-1700’s, Benjamin Franklin proposed what he called a “one-fluid” theory of electricity. He proposed that every body had a normal amount of electricity. l When a body is rubbed against another, some of the electricity is transferred from one body to another l One body ...
Friction is the force that two surfaces exert on each other when they
... • Example: The sun is so massive, it’s gravity is the greatest in the Solar System so all the planets orbit the sun, not each other! 2. The distance between them • The further apart two objects are, the lesser the gravitational force between them • The closer they are, the greater the force ...
... • Example: The sun is so massive, it’s gravity is the greatest in the Solar System so all the planets orbit the sun, not each other! 2. The distance between them • The further apart two objects are, the lesser the gravitational force between them • The closer they are, the greater the force ...
Tutorial Notes
... This means that we can find a point between two masses where their combined field strength is zero. d ...
... This means that we can find a point between two masses where their combined field strength is zero. d ...
Unit 8 Fields - Old Mill High School
... 17. A negative charge is inside a leftward pointing electric field. Use words and a diagram to show the direction in which the charge feels a force. Negative charge feels a force to the right (see slide 19) 18. An electric field is measured using a positive charge of 3.0*10-6 C. This charge experien ...
... 17. A negative charge is inside a leftward pointing electric field. Use words and a diagram to show the direction in which the charge feels a force. Negative charge feels a force to the right (see slide 19) 18. An electric field is measured using a positive charge of 3.0*10-6 C. This charge experien ...
Lecture 8 - Momentum
... A ball of mass m and initial speed v0 bounces back and forth between a fixed wall and a block of mass M (with M ≫ m). M is initially at rest. Assume that the ball bounces elastically and instantaneously. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the ground is μ. There is no friction ...
... A ball of mass m and initial speed v0 bounces back and forth between a fixed wall and a block of mass M (with M ≫ m). M is initially at rest. Assume that the ball bounces elastically and instantaneously. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the ground is μ. There is no friction ...
Learning objectives for Test 1, PY205H
... tension in a rope (assumed massless) is the same everywhere Solve specific configurations involving motion, for example a block sliding down an incline or two blocks connected by a string passing over a massless pulley (Atwood machine) Chapter 5: Using Newton’s Laws: friction, circular motion, drag ...
... tension in a rope (assumed massless) is the same everywhere Solve specific configurations involving motion, for example a block sliding down an incline or two blocks connected by a string passing over a massless pulley (Atwood machine) Chapter 5: Using Newton’s Laws: friction, circular motion, drag ...
Notes: Vectors
... B. The origin can be moving (inertial frame of reference) as long as it is not accelerating. C. Motion can be measured relative to the origin using an x, y, z coordinate system (we will only work with the x and y axes). 1. Cartesian coordinate system (x, y). 2. Polar coordinate system (length foll ...
... B. The origin can be moving (inertial frame of reference) as long as it is not accelerating. C. Motion can be measured relative to the origin using an x, y, z coordinate system (we will only work with the x and y axes). 1. Cartesian coordinate system (x, y). 2. Polar coordinate system (length foll ...
Weeks_4
... the universe” (quote page 323 David Burton) I. Each planet moves around the sun in an ellipse, with the sun at one focus. II. The radius vector from the sun to the planet sweeps out equal areas in equal intervals of time. III. The squares of the periods of any two planets are proportional to the cub ...
... the universe” (quote page 323 David Burton) I. Each planet moves around the sun in an ellipse, with the sun at one focus. II. The radius vector from the sun to the planet sweeps out equal areas in equal intervals of time. III. The squares of the periods of any two planets are proportional to the cub ...
Exam #: Printed Name: Signature: PHYSICS DEPARTMENT
... The examination papers are numbered in the upper right-hand corner of each page. Print and then sign your name in the spaces provided on this page. For identification purposes, be sure to submit this page together with your answers when the exam is finished. Be sure to place both the exam number and ...
... The examination papers are numbered in the upper right-hand corner of each page. Print and then sign your name in the spaces provided on this page. For identification purposes, be sure to submit this page together with your answers when the exam is finished. Be sure to place both the exam number and ...
Document
... •Certain objects and circuits produce magnetic fields •Magnetic fields, like electric fields, are vector fields •They have a magnitude and a direction •Denoted by B, or B(r) •They have no effect on charges at rest •They produce a force on moving charges given by FB qv B •Perpendicular to magneti ...
... •Certain objects and circuits produce magnetic fields •Magnetic fields, like electric fields, are vector fields •They have a magnitude and a direction •Denoted by B, or B(r) •They have no effect on charges at rest •They produce a force on moving charges given by FB qv B •Perpendicular to magneti ...
