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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPUTER LAB -- REGENTS PHYSICS -- 10/7/09 1. Log onto school system through NOVELL. 2. Access Mr. Lane's Web Page 3. Log onto your WebAssign userid (last name, johnjay.ny, student #) Complete Quiz #3--read the instructions! 4. Assignment #1 is reopened. You must submit it online for credit. Your first priority is to complete Assignment #1 if not opened or not submitted previously. 5. After you complete Assignment #1 you may work on Assignment #2 or create an Excel worksheet for the d vs t data from the motion detector. Make a graph and use Trendline to find the best fit straight line and slope. Print out the graph and data table and turn it in. NOTE: It is a good idea to save frequently as you are completing your graph so you don't lose work.



In Conceptual Physics we are practicing decoding and will soon apply probability to making indirect measurements.

In Regents Physics we are working on motion including displacement, position, speed, velocity and coming soon acceleration.

Physics Office Hours Room 272 Wednesday and Friday, 2:00-3:30
I'm available most other days, but check first.

A 5 point bonus on the next quiz will be awarded to the first student in each class who can answer the following question correctly in an e-mail to my userid. What percentage of your grade do lab activities count as?