- NEXUS Physics
- Contributions
Contributions
Using math in physics - Anchor equations
Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Student reading, Homework, In-class activityA few fundamental equations can help organize large blocks of conceptual knowledge and serve as starting points for problem solving
Medical Applications, Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations - introduction and overview
Instructor supplement, Restricted accessAn overview of what's in this unit on organizing around basic equations and a short paper for instructors discussing anchor equations.
Medical Applications, Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations - student readings
Student readingA series of readings for students called "Reading the content in... " showing how fundamental equations code for conceptual knowledge.
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Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations - problems
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activityA collection of 87 problems throughout the class that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Medical Applications, Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - General
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access3 essay questions that ask students to think about the role of fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Kinematics
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplement, In-class activity9 problems on kinematics that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Newton's laws
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access6 problems on the use of Newton's laws that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Models of force
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access5 problems on forces that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Coherent vs random motion
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access4 problems on diffusion and random motion that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
None
Kinetic and Diffusive Processes
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Solids
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access3 problems on the properties of solids that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Medical Applications
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Fluids
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplement6 problems on fluid flow that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Medical Applications, Human and Animal Physiology
Fluid Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Mechanical energy
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access5 problems on mechanical energy that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
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Work and Energy
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Chemical energy
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access1 problem on chemical reactions that is best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
None
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Thermodynamics and statistical physics
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activity11 problems on thermodynamics and statistical physics that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Biochemistry
Second and Third Law, Probability
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Electricity
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access14 problems on electric currents and fields in ionic fluids best done by beginning with fundamental
Neurophysiology, Cellular Structure
Capacitance, Resistance, DC Circuits
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Oscillations
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access5 problems on oscillations that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or
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Oscillations
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Waves
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access8 problems on propagating waves that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
None
Oscillations & Waves, Transverse Pulses and Waves
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Anchor equations problems - Light
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access7 problems on light that are best done by beginning with fundamental ("anchor") equations or principles.
Natural Selection and Adaptation, Molecular Imaging
Geometrical Optics, Interference, Photons
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Using math in physics - Functional dependence
Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Homework, Student reading, In-class activity, Lecture materials, Exam problemAn introduction to functional dependence with readings, problems, and examples throughout the curriculum
Evolution, Physical Mechanisms, Intracellular Components, Cellular Structure, Surface Area/volume, Synapse Structure/Function, Signaling Molecules, Medical Applications, Cardiovascular System
Electrostatics, Color, Oscillations, Force of Surface Tension, Capillary Action, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Viscosity, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Wave Packets, Diffusion, Coulomb's Law, Electric Field, Thin Lens, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence - Introduction
Instructor supplement, HomeworkAn instructor's guide to the Functional Dependence unit including a description of the contents, a short paper, and a list of the problems.
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence - Student readings
Student readingReading for students providing an introduction to functional dependence and scaling in the open source NEXUS/Physics wiki textbook.
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence - Classroom activities
In-class activity, Lecture materialsAn extended groupwork activity that helps students analyze and see functional dependence in equations important to biology
Physical Mechanisms, Cardiovascular System
Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Viscosity, Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence - Problems with solutions
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of 78 problems throughout the class that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
Evolution, Physical Mechanisms, Intracellular Components, Cellular Structure, Surface Area/volume, Synapse Structure/Function, Signaling Molecules, Medical Applications, Cardiovascular System
Electrostatics, Color, Oscillations, Force of Surface Tension, Capillary Action, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Viscosity, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Wave Packets, Diffusion, Coulomb's Law, Electric Field, Thin Lens, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - General
Homework, Restricted accessA collection of 16 problems that focusing on functional dependence using geometry and exponentials, often in a biological context.
Physical Mechanisms, Intracellular Components, Cellular Structure, Surface Area/volume, Medical Applications
None
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Models of force
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of 16 problems that focusing on functional dependence in the study of forces, especially electrical.
Evolution, Physical Mechanisms
Electrostatics, Force of Surface Tension, Viscosity, Coulomb's Law, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Coherent vs random motion
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of 8 problems on diffusion that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
Intracellular Components, Cellular Structure, Surface Area/volume, Synapse Structure/Function, Signaling Molecules
Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Solids
Homework, Restricted accessThree problems on the topic of the springiness of solids that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Stresses
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Fluids
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of 13 problems concerning fluids that focus on functional dependence, many with biological or medical contexts.
Physical Mechanisms, Intracellular Components, Cellular Structure, Surface Area/volume, Medical Applications, Cardiovascular System
Force of Surface Tension, Capillary Action, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Viscosity, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Heat and temperature
Homework, Restricted accessOne problem on heat flow that is best done by focusing on functional dependence
Physical Mechanisms
None
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Mechanical energy
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementTwo problems on mechanical energy that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
None
Linear Momentum, Electrostatics, Conservation of Energy, Coulomb's Law
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Chemical energy
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessOne problem one the structure of the interatomic potential that is best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Atomic Physics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Thermodynamics and statistical physics
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementThree problems on statistical physics in biological and chemical contexts that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
Cellular Structure
Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Electricity
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of 11 problems on electric fields and potentials that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
None
Electrostatics, Coulomb's Law, Electric Field
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Oscillations
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessTwo problems on the topic of oscillations that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Oscillations
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Waves
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of 5 problems on the topic of wave motion that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
None
Transverse Pulses and Waves, Wave Packets
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence problems - Light
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 5 problems concerning light that are best done by focusing on functional dependence
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Color, Thin Lens
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Functional dependence - Quiz & exam problems
Exam problem, Restricted accessA collection of 10 problems appropriate for a quiz or exam that are best done by focusing on functional dependence. Solutions not provided.
Physical Mechanisms, Surface Area/volume, Medical Applications
Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Using math in physics - Toy models
Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Student reading, Homework, In-class activityA set of readings and problems on the use of simplified (toy) models in physics.
Evolution, Causal Mechanisms, The Cell, Matter/energy Transfer & Transforms, Neural Info: Processing & Transport
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models - Introduction and overview
Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of readings and problems on the use of simplified (toy) models in physics.
Evolution, Causal Mechanisms, The Cell, Matter/energy Transfer & Transforms, Neural Info: Processing & Transport
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models - Student readings
Student readingSome readings for students on modeling in physics
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None
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models - Problems
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplement, In-class activityA collection of 110 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling cutting across many topics.
Animal Adaptations, Healthy Neural Function, Photosynthesis, Bioenergetics
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy, Electrostatics, Electric Fields and Potential, Capacitance, Resistance, DC Circuits, Surface Tension, Oscillations, Wave Motion, Ensembles, Kinetic and Diffusive Processes, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Temperature, Entropy, Second Law Formulations, Thermodynamic Potentials, Reflection - Flat Surfaces, Thin Lens, Synthesis and Analysis of Color, Probability Density, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Newton's laws
Homework, Restricted accessOne essay question appropriate for homework, an exam, or class discussion on modeling in Newton's framework for describing motion.
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Newton's Second Law
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Models of forces
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of 15 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling elastic, electric, and resistive forces.
Bioenergetics
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Applications of Newton's Laws
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Coherent vs random motion
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of 7 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling in the application of diffusion to biological examples.
Healthy Neural Function, Cellular Interactions
Diffusion of Fluids
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Solids
Homework, Restricted accessOne long homework problem emphasizing with biological relevance modeling on fruit flies.
Botany, Human and Animal Physiology
None
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Fluids
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 6 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling focusing on the property of fluids.
Medical Applications, Human and Animal Physiology
Surface Tension, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Heat and temperature
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 5 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling on the thermal properties of matter.
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Temperature
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Mechanical energy
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 5 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling in the treatment of mechanical energy.
Bioenergetics
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Chemical energy
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 10 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling focusing on chemical energies.
Photosynthesis, Bioenergetics
Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Thermo and stat mech
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 23 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling in helping to understanding the statistical approach to thermodynamics.
Bioenergetics
Ensembles, Kinetic and Diffusive Processes, Temperature, Entropy, Second Law Formulations, Thermodynamic Potentials, Probability Density
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Electricity
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 19 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling involving electric fields, potentials, and currents.
Healthy Neural Function, Bioenergetics
Electrostatics, Electric Fields and Potential, Capacitance, Resistance, DC Circuits
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Oscillations
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 5 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling on the topic of oscillations.
None
Newton's Second Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy, Oscillations
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Waves
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 7 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling on the topic of waves.
Healthy Neural Function, Ultrasound & Doppler
Wave Motion, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Wave Properties of Sound, Wave Analysis and Synthesis
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Toy models problems - Light
Homework, In-class activity, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 5 problems appropriate for homework emphasizing modeling on the topic of light.
Animal Adaptations
Reflection - Flat Surfaces, Thin Lens, Synthesis and Analysis of Color
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Using math in physics - Estimation
Instructor supplement, Pedagogical essay, Student reading, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Lecture materials, In-class activity, Restricted accessAn introduction to estimation with estimation problems for homework and exams throughout the course.
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation - Introduction
Pedagogical essay, Instructor supplementAn introduction to estimation with estimation problems for homework and exams throughout the course.
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation - Student Readings
Student reading, Pre-class assignment, HomeworkReadings for students that provide an introduction to estimation, both motivating it and giving methods for approaching it.
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Class slides
Lecture materials, In-class activityA set of PowerPoint slides that provide an introduction to estimation that can be used in lecture
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation - Classroom activities
In-class activityTwo classroom activities useful for introducing estimation
Human and Animal Physiology
None
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Measuring myself
In-class activityA short activity in which students measure various body parts (first digit of thumb, handspan, forearm length, height)
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Group activity for estimation
In-class activityA group activity for students to help them understand what doing a serious estimation looks like.
Human and Animal Physiology
None
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems with solutions
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 108 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions.
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Everyday experiences
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 13 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on drawing on student's everyday experience.
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Classical Mechanics, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation problems - Environment and ecology
Homework, Restricted accessA set of estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on the environment and ecology.
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation problems - Cellular and molecular biology
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 13 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on applications in cellular and molecular biology
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation problems - Medicine and physiology
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 16 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on medical applications and physiology
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation problems - By physics topic
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on specific topics in physics.
Human and Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Kinematics
Homework, Restricted accessTwo estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on kinematics.
None
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Newtonian dynamics
Homework, Restricted accessAn estimation problem appropriate for homework with sample solution that focus on Newtonian dynamics.
None
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Models of force
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 6 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on electric forces.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Interacting Objects, Equilibrium, Coulomb's Law
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Coherent vs random motion
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 5 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on diffusion.
Human and Animal Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Solids
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 3 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on properties of solids.
Human and Animal Physiology
Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Fluids
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 10 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on properties of fluids.
Human and Animal Physiology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Mechanical energy
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 3 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on mechanical energy and energy conservation.
None
Conservation of Energy, Springs and Oscillators
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Chemical energy
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 3 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on chemical energy.
Human and Animal Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Thermo & Stat Mech
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Heat and temperature
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 3 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on heat and temperature.
Human and Animal Physiology
Temperature, Heat Transfer, Heat Capacity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Thermodynamics and statistical physics
Homework, Restricted accessA set of 7 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on thermodynamics.
Human and Animal Physiology
Thermo & Stat Mech, Pressure
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Electricity
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 7 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on electric currents.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
DC Circuits, Energy Storage
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Oscillations
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 3 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on harmonic oscillation.
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Pendula
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Waves
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA set of 2 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on waves.
Human and Animal Physiology
Standing Waves, Wave Properties of Sound
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Problems - Light
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA set of 7 estimation problems appropriate for homework with sample solutions that focus on light.
Human and Animal Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Optics, Standing Waves
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Estimation Exam Problems
Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of 39 estimation problems appropriate for use on midsemester exams and finals and a rubric for grading them.
Human and Animal Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Using math in physics - Reading the physics in a graph
Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Student reading, In-class activity, Homework, Exam problema module to help students build physical intuition by learning to read the physics in graphs
Animal Biomechanics, Cellular Structure, Healthy Cardiovascular Function, Healthy Neural Function, Cellular Structure
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy, Linear Momentum, Electric Fields and Potential, Capacitance, DC Circuits, Oscillations, Probability, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Standing Waves, Wave Packets, Interference and Diffraction, Interference From Two Sources
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph - Introduction
Instructor supplement, Restricted accessIntroduction and a description of the contents of this module to help build physical intuition by learning to read the physics in graphs
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Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph - Student readings
Student readinga set of 9 short readings to help students learn to "read the physics in a graph"
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Oscillations & Waves, Motion in One Dimension, Work and Energy
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph - Classroom activities
In-class activitya set a group work activities to help students build physical intuition by learning to read the physics in graphs
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Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Work and Energy, Electric Fields and Potential, DC Circuits
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph - Problems with solution
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplement, In-class activityA collection of homework problems with solutions from across the curriculum that require students to interpret graphs physically
Animal Biomechanics, Cellular Structure, Healthy Cardiovascular Function, Healthy Neural Function, Cellular Structure
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy, Linear Momentum, Electric Fields and Potential, Capacitance, DC Circuits, Oscillations, Probability, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Standing Waves, Wave Packets, Interference and Diffraction, Interference From Two Sources
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Kinematics
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of homework problems with solutions in kinematics that require students to interpret graphs physically
Animal Biomechanics, Cellular Structure, Healthy Cardiovascular Function
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Newton's laws
Homework, Restricted access, Instructor supplementA collection of homework problems with solutions on Newton's laws of motion that require students to interpret graphs physically
Animal Biomechanics
Motion in One Dimension, Newton's Second Law, Applications of Newton's Laws
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Models of forces
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of homework problems with solutions about models of forces that require students to interpret graphs physically
Cellular Dynamics
Classical Mechanics, Viscosity, Hooke's Law, Coulomb's Law, Multipoles
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Coherent vs random motion
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of homework problems with solutions in linear vs random motion that require students to interpret graphs physically
Cellular Dynamics
Motion in One Dimension, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Linear Momentum
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Fluids
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessSome homework problems with solutions from fluid flow that require students to interpret graphs physically
Healthy Cardiovascular Function, Medical Applications
Flow Rate, Viscosity, Equation of Continuity
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Mechanical energy
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of homework problems with solutions about mechanical energy that require students to interpret graphs physically
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Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy, Linear Momentum
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Chemical energy
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of homework problems concerning chemical bonding and energies that require students to interpret graphs physically
Matter/energy Transfer & Transforms, Photosynthesis
Motion in One Dimension, Newton's Second Law, Work and Energy, Electric Fields and Potential, Probability
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Thermodynamics and statistical physics
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA homework problem with solution concerning the Boltzmann factor and probabilities that require students to interpret graphs physically.
Cellular Structure, Cellular Structure
Probability
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Electric fields, potentials & currents
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessproblems with solutions concerning electric potentials, fields, and currents, that require students to interpret graphs physically
Healthy Neural Function
Work and Energy, Electric Fields and Potential, Capacitance, DC Circuits, Probability
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Oscillations
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activityA collection of homework problems with solutions about oscillating systems that require students to interpret graphs physically
None
Work and Energy, Oscillations
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graphs problems - Waves
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accessA collection of homework problems with solutions concerning waves that require students to interpret graphs physically
Healthy Neural Function, Cellular Structure
Transverse Pulses and Waves, Standing Waves, Wave Packets
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph problems - Light
Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted accesshomework problems with solutions concerning 2 slit interference that require students to interpret graphs physically
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Atomic Physics, Interference From Two Sources
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Reading the physics in a graph - Quiz and exam problems
Exam problem, Restricted accessexam problems to help students build physical intuition by learning to read the physics in graphs
Animal Biomechanics, Cellular Structure, Healthy Cardiovascular Function, Healthy Neural Function, Cellular Structure
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy, Linear Momentum, Electric Fields and Potential, Capacitance, DC Circuits, Oscillations, Probability, Transverse Pulses and Waves, Standing Waves, Wave Packets, Interference and Diffraction, Interference From Two Sources
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Using mathematics in science
Student reading, Homework, Exam problemSpecific tools and activities that can help students build math-in-science skills
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Human and Animal Physiology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Math in Science - Readings
Student readingReadings that specify the skills and methods needed to learn to blend symbolic math with science.
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Human and Animal Physiology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Math in Science - Triplet Problems
Homeworktasks that analyze the same physical situation using qualitative, symbolic, and numerical methods
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Classical Mechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Math in Science - Quiz and Exam Questions
Exam problemquiz and exam questions for dimensional analysis, equation interpretation, and estimation
Human and Animal Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
lecture slides for introducing methods specified in the "mathematical toolbelt"
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Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
a group learning activity for introducing mathematical reasoning early in the class
Evolution, Human and Animal Physiology
Diffusion
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Math in Science - Homework problems
Homeworkincludes packages of problems appropriate for homework tasks on equation reading and on estimation
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biochemistry
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermo & Stat Mech
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
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