Advanced Physics Problem Sets

Problem-solving guidelines

Interactive Problems

Mechanics

Scaling Problems

Falling Objects

Problems with Derivatives

Problems with Vectors, Calculus, and 2-Dimensional Motion

Problems in Galilean-Newtonian Relativity
Additional GNR Problems

Problems in Friction and Circular Motion

Practice Problems on Work
Work as the Area Under a Graph of Force vs. Displacement

Velocity-Dependent Drag Forces, Part I

Velocity-Dependent Drag Forces, Part II
Practice Problems with a Potential Energy Curve
The Parabolic Bowl

Impulse and Momentum: A Calculus-based problem

Solving Elastic Collision Problems
A Problem in Calculating Net Torque
Rotational Inertia of a Rod
Rotational Inertia of a Cylinder

The Falling Board Problem
Connected Objects Problem with a Non-Massless Pulley
The Spool Problem

Gravitation Review Problems

A Helping Hand for Santa

Gravitational Potential Energy Functions for the Earth
Electricity & Magnetism
Theory and Analysis for the Millikan Oil Drop Experiment
Gauss' Law for Gravitation
Electric Field of a Conductor
Field Plotting Problems
Capacitor Problems
Charged Particles
Using the EM path applet
Helmholtz Coils
Magnetic Field of an Elliptical Current Loop
AC Circuit Problems
Equations of Motion of a Falling Leaf
Finishing the Damped Oscillator Problem
Analyzing an LCR Circuit
Equations for Traveling and Standing Waves (+ Graph)
Geometric Construction of Standing Waves on a Plucked Cord (+ Graph)
Dynamics of the Plucked Cord
Solutions of the Wave Equation