Articles for tag: Potential Energy

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Introduction to Aerodynamic Principles

Modern aircraft are extremely difficult to understand. As technology continues to improve these modern marvels get more and more intricate. However, the intricacies of aerodynamics stay the same. Aerodynamics can be described as the study of objects that move through the air, or the synergy between a solid object and the air. There are four ...

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Potential Energy, Conservative, and Nonconservative Forces

Potential energy (U) is energy dealing with systems of objects that exert forces on one another. Potential energy of an object can change as a reference frame changes. For example, an apple 10 feet off the ground on a shelf would have a different value of potential energy if you considered the potential energy from ...

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Disc Golf 101: How to Throw a Disc

There is a game called Disc Golf. It has exploded through out the United States, and even world wide. Many think it’s just throwing some Frisbees around a forest, with a basket that appears every once in a while. Those of us who play know its a game of skill and finesse. Throwing a solid ...

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The Avengers Quotes 2012 – Best Quotes from the Avengers

Nick Fury is director of S.H.I.E.L.D, an international peace keeping agency. The agency is a who’s who of Marvel Super Heroes, with Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When global security is threatened by Loki and his cohorts, Nick Fury and his team will need all their powers to ...

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Pinewood Derby Car Weight Placement for Maximum Speed

It’s Pinewood Derby time in Cub Scout packs across America. When designing your Pinewood Derby car for maximum speed, weight placement can mean the difference between returning home with a trophy and just returning home. Here are some tips on Pinewood Derby car weight placement for maximum speed. Pinewood Derby Car Maximum Weight Five ounces. ...