So, its a Snow Day - A Little Classical Physics Anyone?

Things to contemplate on a Snow Day...

So, take some geeks + water, add in some bikes, ramps and shovels, toss in a dog or two, and some water proof cameras - don't forget the fearlessness (or insanity of youth) and what you get?  

Bandaids & helmets are mandatory - superman cape, necktie and cardboard for breakdancing?  Maybe.

A physics lab where notes are optional, and you will develop a working understanding of all those dusty formulas you are learning at your desk.  Look closely and you will see the following concepts and more...

• Resolution of Vectors
• Kinetic vs Potential Energy
• Ramps
• Trajectories
• Gravity
• Gravitational Forces between two Bodies
• Cartesian Coordinate Systems 2D & 3D
• F=ma
• Velocity
• Acceleration 
• Center of Mass
• Center of Gravity
• Density
• Torque 
• Friction
• Trigonometric Functions - SOHCAHTOA
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Wave Physics
• Rotational Dynamics
• Axis of Rotation
• Neurobiology
• Simple Levers 

Of course, if flying doesn't interest you, how about gliding?

See how many concepts you can identify

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