Author Archives: fragilep

I’m torn this week. I would normally show 2001: A Space Odyssey at this point in the semester. It’s an absolutely classic film, which has been parodied so many times that even people who haven’t seen it know many of … Continue reading →

Problems #2 & 7 of Ch. 4 in Don’t Try this… Due: Oct. 16

Ch. 4 Don’t Try this at Home; Ch. 15 ISMP

Assignment: Although we must be willing to accept some flaunting of the laws of physics to truly enjoy any superhero movie, I still expect you, as students of physics, to be able to spot obvious flaws. For this week’s assignment, I … Continue reading →

Problems #1 & 3 of Ch. 2 in Don’t Try this… Due: Oct. 7

Ch. 2 Don’t Try this at Home; Ch. 5 & 6 ISMP

I’m going to be gone on 9/18 and 9/20. Rather than cancel class or have a guest lecturer, I’m going to have you watch two YouTube videos on the topics I would have talked about if I were here. The … Continue reading →