First Day of Class assignments
Hello class, it is the second week of our Mechanics class and we will
begin the actual class with an important understand what ‘Mechanics’
really is. Mechanics refers to a craft relating to machinery. It’s from
the Latin word mechanicus and from the Greek word mechanikos meaning
“one skilled in machines.”
Freshmens
Read the site provided for you and explain the 12 important terms outlined here and write a short summary on them in YOUR OWN WORDS: http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Mechanics
Craft
Physics
Technology
Motion
Physical Bodies
Forces
Particles
Projectiles
Classical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics
Relativity
Sophomores
Pick an important ‘tool’ in being a mechanic and write a short summary of its use and history.
Juniors
Write an essay concerning the origin of mechanical work.
Seniors
Before the beginning of our next class, show me a broken mechanical, for example: a music box, a small model car or train and try to fix and figure out the problem. Do not forget to include a one paragraph explanation on the problem and HOW you came to fix it.
If you have any problems, let me know...I'm sure we can make arrangements
Good luck.
Freshmens
Read the site provided for you and explain the 12 important terms outlined here and write a short summary on them in YOUR OWN WORDS: http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Mechanics
Craft
Physics
Technology
Motion
Physical Bodies
Forces
Particles
Projectiles
Classical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics
Relativity
Sophomores
Pick an important ‘tool’ in being a mechanic and write a short summary of its use and history.
Juniors
Write an essay concerning the origin of mechanical work.
Seniors
Before the beginning of our next class, show me a broken mechanical, for example: a music box, a small model car or train and try to fix and figure out the problem. Do not forget to include a one paragraph explanation on the problem and HOW you came to fix it.
If you have any problems, let me know...I'm sure we can make arrangements
Good luck.