Category Archives: Unit 2

oPhysics: Uniform Acceleration in One Dimension: Motion Graphs

Posted on February 8, 2021 by VCE Physics

This simulation is intended to help anyone get a better understanding of the relationships between various quantities involved in uniformly accelerated motion. By adjusting the sliders (or input boxes), you can change the initial position, the initial velocity, and the … Continue reading →

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Fire in ZERO-G!!

Posted on June 3, 2020 by justin
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Felix Baumgartner Space Jump World Record

Posted on April 3, 2020 by VCE Physics

October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner ascended more than 24 miles above Earth’s surface to the edge of space in a stratospheric balloon. Millions across the globe watched as he opened the door of the capsule, stepped off the platform, and … Continue reading →

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Equations of motion – derivation and use video

Posted on May 2, 2019 by VCE Physics
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Newton’s three laws of motion video

Posted on May 2, 2019 by VCE Physics
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Diffraction & interference podcast

Posted on September 16, 2016 by VCE Physics

Diffraction, Diffraction through gaps, Interference patterns – two sources, Calculating interference patterns, Calculating interference patterns – directly between sources Calculating interference patterns – in front of one source. Download the notes. Download the videos. Links: pHET Wave interference Interference of … Continue reading →

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Making music podcast

Posted on August 31, 2016 by VCE Physics

Standing waves in strings, Speed of waves in strings, Standing waves in strings – other harmonics, Beats, Open ended pipes, Open ended pipe harmonics, Closed pipes, Closed pipes harmonics, Harmonics & timbre, Spectral analysis Download the notes. Download the video.

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Veritasium – Can Silence Actually Drive You Crazy?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by VCE Physics
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Sound waves podcast

Posted on August 17, 2016 by VCE Physics

Sound waves, Wave equations, Speed of sound, The Ear, Speed of sound, Sounds are waves, Intensity, Pitch, Timbre. Download the notes. Download the video. Links: http://www.walter-fendt.de/ph14e/stlwaves.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ear

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Sound: Making music quiz

Posted on October 11, 2015 by VCE Physics
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