Flyin' Pigs!

Randolph the Flying Pig was in the house today to drive junior and senior physics disciples crazy. Honors Physics, Physics F and G were tasked to calculate the centripetal force and tension in the string for Randolph while he flew around in a majestic circle. Without any help from me, since I was napping, they had to decide what variables to measure and how to perform the relevant calculations. It was a free-for-all: no lab groups, just anyone working with anyone to get the job done. On Monday, we will go over the activity and talk about the strategies people employed to get their answers. Honors Physics – don’t forget about your Chapter 7 quiz on Monday, also.

Physical Science B and E completed their discussion of simple and compound machines. We concentrated on the inclined plane family today and discussed the function of and examples of simple inclined planes, wedges and screws. Again, I would say take the time this weekend to try and label household items as to the type(s) of simple machines they represent. You might be surprised at what you find! On Monday, Physical Science B will conduct a lab investigation on inclined planes and levers. Physical Science E will start their discussion of energy.

P.S. Maggie N. - You looked FABULOUS today ;-)

Homework

Honors Physics A: Study for Chapter 7 quiz. Work on Randolph issue.
Physical Science B: Read lab sheet. Complete 12.2 Section Review by Tuesday
Physical Science E: Read pgs. 391-393 and complete the Practice on p. 393
Physics F and Physics G: Reflect on Randolph and be ready to continue our discussion of circular motion on Monday.