Planetoids
Varying systems of small planet like objects are explored in order to successfully apply Newton’s law of gravitation.
Semicircles
This problem set explores the momentum and energy present in balls travelling through semicircles and their relations to the semicircle’s radius.
Blocks on a Pyramid 2
Exploration of free body diagrams, two body acceleration, and newton’s laws through the system of two blocks resting on a pyramid and attached by a pulley.
Diagonals
Varying lines and diagonals in cubes and tetrahedral are examined and solved for in this series of problems.
Monty Hall Problem
The seemingly paradoxical Monty Hall problem is systematically deciphered using a series of probabilistic calculations.
Bouncing Balls
Principles of momentum are used to explain what happens when two balls of perfect elasticity are dropped from a certain height.
Compound Interest
The concept of compound interest is explored through a simulation of a high-interest bank account.
Sierpinski Triangle
An introduction to ratio and percentages using the iterative creation of a Sierpinski triangle.
Blocks on a Pyramid
Exploration of free body diagrams, two body acceleration, and newton’s laws through the system of two blocks resting on a pyramid and attached by a pulley.
Multiple Battery Circuit
A guided explanation of potential differences and how they can be used in solving a series of increasingly convoluted electrical circuits.
Trapped Light
A basic guide of the effects of special relativity and the Lorentz factor.
Cruising Car
An introduction to acceleration and newton’s laws using a demonstration of a commuting car.
Two Cannon Problem
Properties of projectile motion and basic reference frames will be explored through a simple example of two moving cannonballs.
Ratios in a Bag of Candy
This set of questions will explore the properties of ratios in the context of a bag of candy. Solve these questions with real candy for twice the fun.
Shopping with Percents
How are percents used in everyday shopping? Do you want to make sure you are saving as much money as possible? The following set of questions will show you how to calculate your savings the next time you go shopping.