For Friday

Hi everyone!

This is a reminder to look at your "data" from the lab - separate things into A, B, and C and determine what types of trends you are seeing.  Ultimately, you will be trying to infer the laws of mechanics.

Also in class on Friday, I will distribute the Car/Vehicle guidelines.  Bring a drawing/plan to class, if you have one.

One other thing - by popular request, I will likely be relocating my class information to Veracross (instead of this blog).  I've used the blog as it has a mobile interface and is more convenient for me.  However, some students are apparently finding it problematic and I'd like to fix that.

Thanks!

sean

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