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#iteachphysics Anyone know why the Ohm's Law lab for Vernier uses a 10 ohm resistor? The exp file does not specify the max Watts and so I didn't even think about it...after burning out two resistors and checking the circuit, I discovered they were 0.25W which means I am limited to about 0.158A.
March 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
#iteachphysics Anyone know why the Ohm's Law lab for Vernier uses a 10 ohm resistor? The exp file does not specify the max Watts and so I didn't even think about it...after burning out two resistors and checking the circuit, I discovered they were 0.25W which means I am limited to about 0.158A.
#iteachphysics I am ISO a cheap adjustable strobe light (battery powered) that can produce accurate strobe frequencies up to 30 hz. Phones are banned in my district. Thanks for any ideas.
January 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
#iteachphysics I am ISO a cheap adjustable strobe light (battery powered) that can produce accurate strobe frequencies up to 30 hz. Phones are banned in my district. Thanks for any ideas.
#iteachphysics The Desmos Calculator will now be an option on the AP Physics exams (new for May 2025). I found a nice reference page for information about this option:
help.desmos.com/hc/en-us/art...
help.desmos.com/hc/en-us/art...
How to Practice with Desmos Calculators on your Exam
Desmos Testing Calculator vs. Desmos Calculator
At desmos.com/practice, you can access Desmos testing calculators with slightly different features than the Calculator Tools found at desmos.com. T...
help.desmos.com
November 22, 2024 at 11:22 AM
#iteachphysics The Desmos Calculator will now be an option on the AP Physics exams (new for May 2025). I found a nice reference page for information about this option:
help.desmos.com/hc/en-us/art...
help.desmos.com/hc/en-us/art...
#iteachphysics Newbie to BlueSky here. Any way to bookmark a post?
November 22, 2024 at 3:56 AM
#iteachphysics Newbie to BlueSky here. Any way to bookmark a post?