Living Physics Portal: Reading the physics in a graph

Abstract: Graphs can be a powerful tool in helping students learn to build the blend between physical concepts and mathematical symbology to develop their physical intuition and ability to think with math. This unit contains 14 homework problems about mechanical energy. Problems are presented in two forms: as PDFs with solutions and access restricted to instructors, and as links to the ComPADRE version that can be assigned to students. The problems are also available in a (mostly) autograded commercial version (ExpertTA).

Resource Types: Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access

Author:

Edward Redish

University of Maryland, College Park

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Physics Topics:

Classical Mechanics > Applications of Newton's Laws, Linear Momentum, Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Work and Energy

Life Sciences Topics:

None

Chemistry Topics:

Chemical Bonding

Math Topics:

Differential Calculus; Graphical Analysis

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Reading the physics in a graph - Mechanical energy

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License: CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.

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