美国（USA）高中物理教材原理与问题第一章.pdf

What You’ll Learn • You will use mathematical tools to measure and predict. • You will apply accuracy and precision when measuring. • You will display and evaluate data graphically. Why It’s Important The measurement and mathematics tools presented here will help you to analyze data and make predictions. Satellites Accurate and precise measurements are important when constructing and launching a satellite— errors are not easy to correct later. Satellites, such as the Hubble Space Telescope shown here, have revolutionized scientific research, as well as communications. Think About This Physics research has led to many new technologies, such as satellite-based telescopes and communications. What are some other examples of tools developed from physics research in the last 50 years? 2 NASA Do all objects fall at the same rate? Question How does weight affect the rate at which an object falls? Procedure Analysis The writings of the Greek philosopher Aristotle According to Aristotle, what should be the rate included works on physical science theories. of fall of the single penny compared to the These were a major influence in the late Middle stack? What did you observe? Ages. Aristotle reasoned that weight is a factor Critical Thinking Explain which of the following governing the speed of fall of a dropped object, properties might affect the rate of fall of an and that the rate of fall must increase in object: size, m