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Two-dimensional collisions and conservation of momentum
Lior M. Burko
Analysis of collisions is standardly included in the introductory physics course. In one dimension (1D), there do not seem to be any unusual issues: Typically, the initial velociti…
Gravitational Wave Detection in the Introductory Lab
Lior M. Burko
Great physics breakthroughs are rarely included in the introductory physics or astronomy course. General relativity and binary black hole coalescence are no different, and can be i…
Using the case-study method in teaching college physics
Lior M. Burko
The case-study teaching method has a long history (starting at least with Socrates), and wide current use in business schools, medical schools, law schools, and a variety of other…
Effect of the spherical Earth on a simple pendulum
Lior M. Burko
We consider the period of a simple pendulum in the gravitational field of the spherical Earth. Effectively, gravity is enhanced compared with the often used flat Earth approximatio…
A Piecewise-Conserved Constant of Motion for a Dissipative System
Lior M. Burko
We discuss a piecewise-conserved constant of motion for a simple dissipative oscillatory mechanical system. The system is a harmonic oscillator with sliding (dry) friction. The pie…