David Heerschap - AHS Physics and Algebra I

Animas High School . Twin Buttes. Durango, CO 81301 dave.heerschap@animashighschool.com (email is the best way to contact me - don't forget the dot in the address!) Please see the links below for specific course information. Take note that I do my best to update power teacher with grade information by the end of the week but should you have any specific questions feel free to email me at any time.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Physics HW

Whirlybird labs are due tomorrow (Friday) Please make sure that your labs have the following components:  Title, Purpose, Materials, Procedures, Data, Results

Results Questions:  1. As viewed from above while falling, does your whirlybird rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?  Is it consistent in its rotational direction?

2.  Explain how you reversed the direction of rotation.

3. What two speeds or rates are observed in the falling of the whirlybird?

4.  Describe your success at changing the vertical speed?  Can you both increase and decrease the vertical speed?

5.  Describe your success at changing the rotational speed?  (Or how would you do it?)

6.  Name one natural and one man-made application reminding you of the whirlybird's motions.