Vernier Software & Technology » Physics http://www.vernier.com Vernier develops award-winning technology and curriculum for science educators to engage students with real-time graphing, visual analysis, and inquiry-based learning. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:09:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Advanced Physics with Vernier – Mechanics lab book http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/advanced-physics-with-vernier-mechanics-lab-book/ http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/advanced-physics-with-vernier-mechanics-lab-book/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:06:31 +0000 washworth http://wa.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/advanced-physics-with-vernier-mechanics-lab-book/ Advanced Physics with Vernier – Mechanics is the first of a two-volume set of new experiments for the more in-depth introductory physics course, such as college physics, AP Physics, or IB Physics.

]]> http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/advanced-physics-with-vernier-mechanics-lab-book/feed/ 0 2.2 m Track for Vernier Dynamics System http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/22-m-track-for-vernier-dynamics-system/ http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/22-m-track-for-vernier-dynamics-system/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:05:56 +0000 washworth http://wa.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/22-m-track-for-vernier-dynamics-system/ Looking for an extra-long track for demonstrations or complex collisions? Vernier’s new 2.2 m Track is compatible with all accessories for the Vernier Dynamics System, including the Optics Expansion Kit, and Color Mixer Kit.

]]> http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/22-m-track-for-vernier-dynamics-system/feed/ 0 Centripetal Force Apparatus http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/centripetal-force-apparatus/ http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/centripetal-force-apparatus/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:04:14 +0000 washworth http://wa.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/centripetal-force-apparatus/ The Centripetal Force Apparatus allows you to investigate the relationship between centripetal force, angular velocity, mass, and radius. Use in conjunction with a force sensor, photogate, or the Wireless Dynamic Sensor System.

]]> http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/centripetal-force-apparatus/feed/ 0 30-Volt Voltage Probe http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/30-volt-voltage-probe/ http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/30-volt-voltage-probe/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:03:21 +0000 washworth http://wa.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/30-volt-voltage-probe/ Perfect for working with large solar panels, this new sensor is used to measure voltages in the range of ±30 V.

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]]> http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/high-current-sensor/feed/ 0 Anemometer http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/anemometer/ http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/anemometer/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:00:32 +0000 washworth http://wa.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/anemometer/ The Vernier Anemometer is an impellertype anemometer that measures wind speed in the range of 0.5 to 30 m/s (1 to 67 mph). The Anemometer fits in your palm for wind study measurements in the field. A standard camera mount on the back and an accessory rod allows you to position it in wind tunnels or in front of fans for wind turbine experiments.

]]> http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/03/anemometer/feed/ 0 Vernier Video Physics Contest Winners http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/01/vernier-video-physics-contest-winners/ http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/01/vernier-video-physics-contest-winners/#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:53:33 +0000 rludwig https://rl.vernier.com/?p=24448 To celebrate the introduction of our first mobile video analysis app, we asked you to take it for a spin and share with us your favorite insights. As usual, we were impressed with your ability to find fascinating science in everyday life! From the motion of a supermarket checkout conveyor belt to the flow of a creek, Video Physics can come in handy when you’re on the move. View the winning entries from ten fantastic physics teachers, download the video and Logger Pro files, and get Video Physics from the iTunes App Store.

Grand Prize Winners

  1. Rex Rice, Gabe de la Paz, Rob Laux,
    Ryan King & Jennifer Adams

    Clayton High School, Clayton, MO

    Download Video: MP4, WebM, Ogg

    Visualize centripetal acceleration in the motion of a hoverpuck anchored by a string, then observe what happens when the centripetal force is removed… by a blowtorch!
    Download Video and Logger Pro File

  2. Bobby Quimpo

    West Central High School, Francesville, IN

    Download Video: MP4, WebM, Ogg

    Observe the beauty of mathematics in the motion of everyday objects. A steel can traces a cycloid while rolling on a table.
    Download Video and Logger Pro File

  3. Dale Basler

    Appleton East High School, Appleton, WI

    Download Video: MP4, WebM, Ogg

    Can you investigate physics at the grocery store? Yes you can! Check out the frame of reference of a supermarket checkout.
    Download Video and Logger Pro File

Second Prize Winners

  1. Tom Pasquini

    Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, NH

    The motion of this bouncing ball may puzzle and amaze you.
    Download Video and Logger Pro File

  2. Jennifer Meyer

    Parkway Central High School, Chesterfield, MO

    Observe and analyze the physics of a dive.
    Download Video and Logger Pro File

  3. Chris Carman

    Theodore Roosevelt High School, Kent, OH

    Video Physics goes beyond physics! Join a high school environmental club and Davey Elementary in investigating creek flow.
    Download Video and Logger Pro File

  4. Bobby Quimpo

    West Central High School, Francesville, IN

    An impressive balancing act is a wonderful subject for analysis with Video Physics.
    Download Video and Logger Pro File

Grand Prize Winners received an iPod Touch with HD Video recording. Second Prize Winners received iTunes gift cards.

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]]> http://www.vernier.com/news/2011/01/01/vernier-video-physics-contest-winners/feed/ 0 Vernier Video Physics for iOS http://www.vernier.com/news/2010/09/16/vernier-video-physics-app/ http://www.vernier.com/news/2010/09/16/vernier-video-physics-app/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:45:44 +0000 washworth http://wa.vernier.com/news/2010/09/16/vernier-video-physics-app/ Use our new app to graph and analyze motion with iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad! Record video, graph the motion, and analyze the graph and synchronized video. Then share your video with your friends.

]]> http://www.vernier.com/news/2010/09/16/vernier-video-physics-app/feed/ 0 The Physics of Vaudeville Video http://www.vernier.com/news/2010/08/23/the-physics-of-vaudeville-video/ http://www.vernier.com/news/2010/08/23/the-physics-of-vaudeville-video/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:15:47 +0000 washworth http://wa.vernier.com/news/2010/08/23/the-physics-of-vaudeville-video/ At this year’s summer meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, we were happy to team up with AAPT to present “The Physics of Vaudeville” demo show. Watch it here, and enjoy the excitement and entertainment of physics!

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