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  1. A brief look at ways you can help yourself succeed in your physics course this year. For more information, check out http://aplusphysics.com. Play here. View the full article
  2. Elliott provides an overview of String Theory while Zak reviews Stephen Hawking's masterpiece, "A Brief History of Time." Play here. Sponsored by APlusPhysics.com. View the full article
  3. Chris reviews the book "Newton at the Tee" by John Zumerchik. Play here. View the full article
  4. Happy Holidays! I am thrilled to announce the release of Honors Physics Essentials, an algebra-based physics book designed to assist beginning physics students in their high school and introductory college physics courses as an invaluable supplemental resource in class as well as a review guide for standardized physics assessments such as the SAT Subject Test in Physics, PRAXIS Physics, and CST Physics exams. You can find it online at Amazon.com for only $12.95. Honors Physics Essentials is an easy-to-read guide to algebra-based introductory physics, featuring more than 500 worked-out problems with full solutions and covering topics such as: kinematics, dynamics, momentum, impulse, gravity, uniform circular motion, rotational kinematics, work, energy, power, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, microelectronics, waves, sound, optics, thermal physics, fluids, and modern physics. The 384-page 6”x9” paperback book is integrated with the APlusPhysics.com website, which includes online question and answer forums, videos, animations, and supplemental problems to help students master Honors Physics Essentials. You can find more information at http://www.aplusphysics.com/honors. Volume discounts and e-book versions are available, as are class and site licenses for electronic versions starting as low as $3 per student. I have so many people to thank for their contributions to this endeavor that I hardly know where to begin. First, I'd like to thank all the fans of the first book, Regents Physics Essentials (RPE), and fans of the APlusPhysics website. It was your requests, feedback, and encouragement that prompted the writing of this book. Following the release of RPE, reader response was tremendous, and your requests for a similar book extending beyond the scope of the NY Regents Curriculum that could be used in physics classrooms across the country as well as for standardized test preparation made the development of this book a personal necessity. Second, I must thank my two outstanding editors, Jeff Guercio and Joe Kunz, who graciously took many hours out of their busy lives to help make this book (and Regents Physics Essentials) clear, concise, and readable. I'd also like to thank my student Emily, who first proposed turning our course notes into a review book, and Andrew, who reinforced that you can do anything if you set your mind to it. I'd also like to thank Muse, whose enthusiasm for this book has been contagious. Last, but certainly not least, I'd like to thank all the teachers and professors who contributed to this endeavor. In attempting to write a physics book that would serve the needs of Honors Physics students across the country (and beyond), the input of these teachers and professors has been instrumental in tailoring this book to the needs of a majority of students, while at the same time keeping the length (and cost) low enough to remain attractive to its intended audience. I've enjoyed working on this project throughout the past two years, but as in any extended project, I'm breathing a sigh of relief to have reached the finish line (at least for now). I hope you find the APlusPhysics website and family of resources a useful tool in your study / instruction of physics, and I look forward to growing our online learning community in the coming years. Thank you, thank you, thank you, and best wishes on an amazing 2012! View the full article
  5. Students explore physics inconsistencies in the Star Wars universe, take a retro look at Newton's Laws of Motion, and investigate the physics of springs! Play here. Sponsored by APlusPhysics.com, your high school physics and Regents Physics resource. View the full article
  6. Students explore the physics of diving, uniform circular motion, and the punching power of Muhammad Ali. Play here. Sponsored by APlusPhysics.com, the amazing high school physics and Regents Physics resource. Book now available: APlusPhysics: Your Guide to Regents Physics Essentials, in both print and Kindle formats. View the full article
  7. Students reflect upon their preparation and performance during the 2011 AP Physics C examination. Play here. Sponsored by APlusPhysics.com, the amazing high school physics and Regents Physics resource. APlusPhysics features Regents Physics tutorials, free discussion and physics homework help forums, student and educator blogs, videos, and practice Regents Physics Exams to help you succeed in your high school physics course! View the full article
  8. For the tenth year in a row teachers, administrators, and staff from Webster Thomas High School and West Irondequoit High School will compete in a basketball game remembering Adam Milne to raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. The game is scheduled for Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m. at Irondequoit High School. Adam was a social studies teacher at Irondequoit High School who was married to a teacher from Webster for three months, until he passed away of leukemia. Adam made a profound impact on his students and colleagues, living his motto, “Go Forth and Spread Joy.” Like most charity basketball games, you’ll find quite a mix of talented, experienced, athletic players, along with plenty of us uncoordinated rookies who run around in circles, have fun, and are just proud if the ball hits the backboard! You can help by coming to the game, sponsoring a player, or making a donation to this worthy cause in a fun and exciting event. Tickets will be sold only at the door on a first come, first served basis. There will be 600 gym tickets sold, $5 for students and $7 for adults. For any more than 600 people arrangements are being looked into sell additional seats in the auditorium to view a live feed. If feasible, those tickets would be $2. Personal and/or corporate donations may be made by contacting Lou DiCesare at Louis_DiCesare@westiron.monroe.edu.) View the full article
  9. The first version of the APlusPhysics application for Google’s Android OS has been released and is available for free download from AndroidZoom.com. APlusPhysics.com is a website dedicated to providing users with review materials and real-life applications of physics. The complexity of topics ranges from NYS Regents level physics to AP-C Physics (Mechanics and E&M). This app displays all recent blog posts and podcasts published on APlusPhysics.com. The user can read blog posts and stream or download podcasts. Downloaded podcasts must be stored in the SD card present in the phone. In addition, an easy-to-read list of constants can be viewed that includes all constants used in Regents and AP-C Physics. Clicking a constant displays the name of that constant. I am extremely open to feature requests. Let me know! Package: com.kking.apphysics Screenshots of the application in action have been released: Special thanks to developer Kevin King for his terrific work on this project! View the full article
  10. A live interview with Dr. Kevin Grazier, co-author of The Science of Battlestar Galactica, and a compilation of this year's Newton's Birthday Carols! Play here. Sponsored by APlusPhysics.com, the amazing high school physics and Regents Physics resource. APlusPhysics features Regents Physics tutorials, free discussion and physics homework help forums, student and educator blogs, videos, and practice Regents Physics Exams to help you succeed in your high school physics course! View the full article
  11. A live interview with Capts. Sig Hansen, Andy and Jonathan Hillstrand, stars of Discovery Channel's "The Deadliest Catch." Megan looks at distance and displacement in swimming. http://www.physicsinaction.com/ Play here. Make sure to check out this episode's sponsor, APlusPhysics.com. APlusPhysics.com has physics tutorials, forums, blogs and physics activities designed to help you be successful in taking (or teaching) physics! View the full article
  12. A brief review of friction and objects on ramps in preparation for Regents-level standardized testing. Play here. (Note that this is an enhanced podcast .m4v file, and therefore plays best in iTunes, Quicktime, or iPod devices. Other devices or players may experience difficulties.) View the full article
  13. A brief review of Dynamics in preparation for Regents-type standardized testing. Play here. View the full article
  14. Episode 18: Brian Greene's "Elegant Universe" and Anil Ananthaswamy's "The Edge of Physics." Play here. http://www.physicsinaction.com/ View the full article
  15. Episode R03: Kinematics Review Podcast Play here. (Note: Quicktime required to watch review video) View the full article
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