Mechanics

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To show how the position of the centre of gravity can affect the motion of a body.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To show that the weight of objects changes in water.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To find out how the buoyancy of an object can be changed.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To see whether the shape of an object affects its strength.

Physics formulas are absolutely essential: armed with them, anyone who has decided to study this science can feel entirely at home in the world of physics.

Symbol Measured in Description S m distance travelled v m/s velocity t s time x m coordinate a m/s 2 acceleration ω s -1 angular velocity T s period ν Hz frequency ε s -2 angular acceleration R m radius

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AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To establish how the length of a pendulum affects the time of a single swing.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To show that the centre of gravity is the point that determines the balance of a body.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To find the position of the centre of gravity.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To find out what part the tail of a kite plays.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To find out how the speed of air and its pressure are related.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To find out how a spray works.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To show how the speed of air affects the flight of an aeroplane.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To show the advantages of using a Möbius loop as a drive belt.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To find out how to balance a swing when one person is heavier than the other.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To show a second-class lever.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To demonstrate how easily objects can be moved with the help of machines.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To confirm that an object stays still because of inertia.

AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To show how force affects inertia.