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    For our first calculation, we did not take into account that the initially velocity was negative. This messed up our calculations.
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    About a week ago, our AP Physics C class was presented with the challenge of calculating the landing spot of a projectile. Unfortunately, we missed the mark due to communication issues and a time constraint. Using measurements from the first launch, the initial velocity was found to be 4.68 m/s( I calculated the x and y components of the projectile then found the resultant). Next, I used the measurements from new height of 1.035 m at an angle of -4 degrees to find the new y component. This y component was found to be .33m/s. After I found the y component, I used the equation ΔY= Vot + .5at^2 to find the time. Time was found to be .427s. Finally, I multiplied the time found by the Vresultant of 4.68 m/s. Moreover, the location in which the book should have been placed was 1.998 m away from the launcher.
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    The first week of physics was very interesting and I really enjoy the freedom of being able to work at my own pace. Hopefully it will not lead to procrastination. I decided to take physics because it is a extremely challenging, yet interesting. It allows me to see the world in ways I had never seen it before. I want to learn more in depth about concepts and fully understand concepts that I was confused about last year. I am most excited for the labs we will do. Out of any science class, physics has the best labs. They are the most interesting and involved. I also am excited about the independence of the class because it will help me combat procrastination. Also, I like that I can learn at my own pace and go back to the videos for reference when I am confused. I am most nervous about the tests. Last year tests were a hit or miss for me, so this year I hope that I can improve on some of the units I didn't understand too well. If I am being completely honest, I do not want to be a physicist or engineer, but physics is the science i enjoy the most.

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