Physics is about studying how the universe works, and since you're in it, it's really about understanding you and the world you live in. Hopefully you'll find this very interesting! Seek to improve your learning by polishing each portfolio objective, each online text assignment, and then by noticing physics in your life!

Thursday, August 14, 2014

We need more data!



Flat lines, sloped lines, curvy "lines" - the only way to tell the difference is by getting enough data to make a solid CLAIM based on EVIDENCE that you collect.

So we need to take a look at that T vs L graph a bit more - is it a curve or not?  Should we graph it versus the square root of L or just plain L?  We need a bigger pendulum!

Then we'll share some data and work on researching other, um, research about pendulums, and figuring out why this sciencey stuph might actually matter in real life.

(and of course, try using our mathematical model to make some predictions!)
(and what is a squirtle?)