Physics
I NSTRUCTIONS
These assignments are open-book, but you should not search for answers to these questions
online. In addition to the short answer questions, you will also be asked to solve physics related
problems based upon the course Learn material covered up to this point in the course.
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Short Answer Response: Kinematics Assignment
The laboratory exercise for this chapter addresses kinematic motion. You have experienced these
motions in everyday life. Instead of a discussion requiring posts in a thread, this assignment has
been modified to accept your response to the following questions in this assignment. Be sure to
clearly address each of the points below and show all of your work.
• What is the difference between acceleration and velocity?
• Show the kinematic equation for an object in free-fall. Be sure to define each of the
variables.
• Write the original due date of this assignment for this term: Month and Day (For
example, July 15 would be Month = 7, Day = 15)
• For a building having a height equal to the twice the quantity you have recorded for Day
in meters (in our example of July 15, this would be 2×15 = 30 meters), compute the time
required for the ball to fall to the ground while experiencing acceleration due to gravity
(g=9.8m/s2). Show all work.
• How fast was the ball traveling when it hit the ground? Show your work.
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Short Answer Response: Newton’s Law Assignment
• Write Newton’s 2nd law of motion.
• Write the equation for centripetal force.
• Write the Month and Day of the Assignment Due Date. For example, if the assignment is
due on July 15th, then Month=7, Day=15.
• For an object having a mass of 10 times the day given in the previous section (for our
example of July 15 th , the mass would be 10×15=150kg), calculate the weight of the object
on the moon assuming acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1.6 m/s 2 Show all your
work.
PHYS 103
• Find an example of a physical force from within the New Testament and discuss the
example. Be sure to provide the scripture reference. Physical force means an event that
occurred during biblical times, not a spiritual force.
