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Investigating Newton's Second Law Of Motion
Learners participate in a lesson that investigates Newton's Second Law of Motion. They conduct an experiment of observing balls that are rolled down a ramp. The lesson includes background information for the teacher for preparation and...
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Acceleration
High schoolers develop an understanding of velocity and to distinguish it from speed. To determine the difference between a scalar and a vector quantity. To explore how acceleration is derived from velocity and time.
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Impulse and Momentum
Students are introduced to the concepts of impulse and momentum and problem solving strategies for these types of problems. In groups, they discover the law of conservation of momentum and share their answers with the class.
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Multivariable Calculus: Visualizing Multivariable Functions
In this multivariable functions worksheet, students graph functions and describe the level sets of the function. This two page worksheet contains approximately ten problems.
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Worksheet 12
In this math worksheet, students explain the vector parametric equation for a line, scalar parametric equations, symmetric equations, and the implicit equation for a line.
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Multivariable Calculus: Application of Partial Derivatives
In this partial derivatives activity, students find formulas for the vector partial derivative of a function. They prove that an elliptic cone can be represented parametrically. This two-page activity contains explanations, examples,...
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Vectors
Learners use both magnitude and direction to locate a place. They use locating techniques to make a temperature field of their classroom.
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Complex Numbers
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve complex numbers using multiplication and division properties. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Sciences Working Together
Students research articles about science technology and society. In this science and technology lesson, students answer questions about an article they chose. They share what they learned with their peers.
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Sitting on Nails-Boyle's Law
Students experience pressure as a force per unit area in this experiment with a board of nails. In this physics instructional activity, students discover Boyle's law as they perform experiments with pressure.
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Multivariable Calculus: Bonus Quiz 6
In this gradient operator and gradient fields worksheet, students determine if two vectors are gradient fields. They solve for the appropriate scalar functions of a vector variable. Students show that the gravitation al force exerted on...
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Multivariable calculus: Partial Derivatives
In this partial derivative worksheet, students calculate the derivative of given problems and find the equation of the tangent plane to an equation. This two-page worksheet contains five problems.
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Worksheet 11
In this math worksheet, students find the vector parametric equation and symmetric equations for the line using two coordinate points.
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Numerical Analysis: Polynomials
In this polynomial worksheet, students explore functions, determine the least square error, and explore quadratic spline interpolation. This two-page worksheet contains approximately six problems.
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Intro to 1D Kinematics with Physlets
Twelfth graders examine illustrations and animations on a Physlets CD in which they must describe motion, analyze graphs, and calculate initial velocity. The Physlet assists in providing active class participation in discussion.
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Worksheet 22
In this math worksheet, students demonstrate that the point ( 1√ 2 , −1 2 , 1 2 ) lies on the unit sphere. They find the equation of the plane tangent to the unit sphere.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Vectors and Scalars Questions
This study resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for the MCAT. "Vectors and scalar" questions are provided on this resource.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Vectors and Direction
A complete lesson/tutorial on vectors. Learn about vector addition, vector resolution, vector components, and resultants. Numerous examples and learning exercises are provided.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Vectors and Scalars Part 2
A slide show presentation which shows how component parts can be used to determine a vector. It also introduces trigonometry functions to show how vectors can have rotational directions.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Vector Addition and Scalar Multiplication
Learners explore the Pre-Calculus topic of vectors. The tutorial examines vector addition, components of a vector, and scalar multiplication. Examples with detailed solutions are included.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Vectors
Explore the world of vectors, by finding answers to questions like what are vectors, what are scalars, what is the difference between scalar and vectors, the magnitude of a vector, operations on vectors, and properties of a vector.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: 3.2 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods
By the end of this section, you will be able to understand the rules of vector addition, subtraction, and multiplication and to apply graphical methods of vector addition and subtraction to determine the displacement of moving objects.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Scalars and Vectors
This illustrated tutorial focuses on several examples of vector and scalar quantities including distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Vectors & Scalars: Lesson 3
This lesson introduces the concepts of vectors and scalars and explains how they are related to distance and displacement. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Introduction to Vectors & Scalars."