RealTime Physics: Active Learning Laboratories, Module 1

The authors of RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 1: Mechanics, 3rd Edition - David Sokoloff, Priscilla Laws, and Ron Thornton - have been pioneers in the revolution of the physics industry. In this edition, they provide a set of labs that utilize modern lab technology to provide hands-on information, as well as an empirical look at several new key concepts. They focus on the teaching/learning issues in the lecture portion of the course, as well as logistical lab issues such as space, class size, staffing, and equipment maintenance. Issues similar to those in the lecture have to with preparation and willingness to study. Lab 1: Introduction to Motion /1

Lab 2: Changing Motion /31

Lab 3: Force and Motion /61

Lab 4: Combining Forces /83

Lab 5: Force, Mass, and Acceleration /107

Lab 6: Gravitational Forces /125

Lab 7: Passive Forces and Newton’s Laws /147

Lab 8: One-Dimensional Collisions /175

Lab 9: Newton’s Third Law and Conservation of Momentum /197

Lab 10: Two-Dimensional Motion (Projectile Motion) /213

Lab 11: Work and Energy /231

Lab 12: Conservation of Energy /253

Appendix A: RealTime Physics Mechanics Experiment Configuration Files /271

David R. Sokoloff is the author of RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 1: Mechanics, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

Ronald K. Thornton is the author of RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 1: Mechanics, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

Priscilla W. Laws is the author of RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 1: Mechanics, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.