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Applications of Fractional Calculus to Newtonian Mechanics
Gabriele U. Varieschi
We investigate some basic applications of Fractional Calculus (FC) to Newtonian mechanics. After a brief review of FC, we consider a possible generalization of Newton's second law…
Simulating a guitar with a conventional sonometer
Zily Burstein, Christina M. Gower, Gabriele U. Varieschi
Musical acoustics is an interesting sub-field of physics which is usually able to engage students in a dual perspective, by combining science and art together. The physics principl…
Intonation and Compensation of Fretted String Instruments
Gabriele U. Varieschi, Christina M. Gower
In this paper we present mathematical and physical models to be used in the analysis of the problem of intonation of musical instruments such as guitars, mandolins and the like, i.…
Eight Minutes and a Half
Gabriele U. Varieschi
In this paper we describe a simple conceptual problem, regarding the actual position of the Sun at sunset or sunrise. Although this problem can be easily explained in terms of rota…
The Projectile inside the Loop
Gabriele U. Varieschi
In this paper we describe an alternative use of the loop-the-loop apparatus, which can be used to study an interesting case of projectile motion. We also present an effective way t…
Toy Blocks and Rotational Physics
Gabriele U. Varieschi, Isabel R. Jully
In this paper we summarize the theory of the "falling chimney," which deals with the breaking of tall structures in mid-air, when they fall to the ground. We describe how to reprod…