Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences

Physics for Life Sciences is a series of 10 laboratory investigations developed for life sciences students in mechanics.

Experiments

1. Introduction to Digital Measurements Graphing and Analysis
2. Investigating Motion
3. Exploring Acceleration
4. Investigating Forces, Dynamics, and Kinetic Friction
5. Examining Rotational Motion
6. Investigating Torque Moment of Inertia and Angular Acceleration
7. Exploring Momentum and Impulse
8. Science of Collisions
9. Physiological Tremors
10. Characterizing a Human Gait

Teacher Support Documents

Support documents include a teacher version of the student handout and  ppt presentations to guide lab activities.

Contact Dave Rakestraw at rakestraw1@llnl.gov