Egg Drop ChallengeExplores the Egg Drop Challenge Contest, where student teams design innovative egg protection devices for a drop competition.
Dynamics of Elastic SpringsExplores the dynamics of elastic springs, including attractive and repulsive forces, object suspension, and momentum conservation.
Newton's Laws of MotionCovers Newton's laws of motion, examples of towing a sled, comparing climbing anchors, and effective spring constants.
Dynamics in Non-Inertial FramesCovers dynamics in non-inertial frames, including velocity and acceleration transformations and the concept of apparent forces.
Vibratory Mechanics: QCMs Week 8Explores vibratory mechanics principles, motion cancellation conditions, and optimal system parameter choices through interactive quizzes.
Spring Design: Q&A SessionDelves into spring and articulated structure design, stress limits, fatigue tests, safety factors, and kinematic relations.