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Hyperloop Module

Activity Description:

First-year physics problems and activities that introduce innovation and entrepreneurship concepts

Level: First semester of first-year physics

Relevant Phys21 Area(s):
Scientific and Technical Skills, Physics Specific Knowledge, Workplace Relevant Skills

Learning Objectives:

  • Improve understanding of basic physics concepts
  • Convey that vary basic physics principles can be used to address feasibility questions of potential innovations

Duration:
4 hours spread throughout the semester as topics are introduced

Target Audience:
Students in a First-year, first semester physics course (calculus- or algebra-based)

Suggested context for implementation:
Problems can be assigned as individual exercises, but are best worked in groups during class time.

Teaching Technical Feasibility with Introductory Physics: The Hyperloop Module