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Physics Calculations and Programs Guide

The document provides examples of various programming tasks related to physics and user input handling. It includes functions for calculating velocity in free fall with air resistance, displacement of a damped harmonic oscillator, and angle of a simple pendulum, as well as user-interactive programs for grading, temperature checks, basic calculations, and traffic light responses. Additionally, it features month name retrieval and number range checks using switch statements.

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Physics Calculations and Programs Guide

The document provides examples of various programming tasks related to physics and user input handling. It includes functions for calculating velocity in free fall with air resistance, displacement of a damped harmonic oscillator, and angle of a simple pendulum, as well as user-interactive programs for grading, temperature checks, basic calculations, and traffic light responses. Additionally, it features month name retrieval and number range checks using switch statements.

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Example 1: Free Fall with Air Resistance

Calculate the velocity of an object in free fall considering air resistance. Prepare a function to
compute the velocity as a function of time.
% t: time in seconds
% m: mass of the object in kilograms
% k: spring constant (N/m)
% c: damping coefficient (kg/s)

Example 2: The Motion of a Damped Harmonic Oscillator

For a damped harmonic oscillator (like a spring with friction), the displacement as a function
of time can be computed. Write a function that computes displacement as a function of time.
% t: time in seconds
% L: length of the pendulum in meters
% g: acceleration due to gravity (m/s2)
𝑔
𝜔=√
𝐿
𝜃 = 𝜃𝑜 cos⁡(𝜔𝑡)
Example 3: Simple Pendulum Motion

Write a function to compute the angle of a simple pendulum at any given time, assuming
small-angle approximations (i.e., θ is small enough that sin (θ)≈θ).
% t: time in seconds
% m: mass of the object in kilograms
% cd: drag coefficient in kg/s
% 𝑣𝑖 : initial velocity in m/s
𝑚𝑔 −𝐶𝑑 𝑡 𝑚𝑔
𝑣 = (𝑣𝑖 + )𝑒 𝑚 −
𝐶𝑑 𝐶𝑑

Example 4: Grading System

Ask the user for a score (0–100), and display the grade:
• 90–100: A
• 80–89: B
• 70–79: C
• 60–69: D
• Below 60: F

Example 5: Temperature Check

Write a program to check if the temperature entered by the user is cold, moderate, or hot:
• Below 15°C: Cold
• 15–30°C: Moderate
• Above 30°C: Hot

Example 6: Basic Calculator

Ask the user to enter two numbers and an operator (+, -, *, or /), then perform the calculation.

Example 7: Traffic Light Color (Switch Version)

Ask the user to enter a traffic light color ('Red', 'Yellow', or 'Green'), and display the
corresponding message:
• 'Red': Stop
• 'Yellow': Slow down
• 'Green': Go

Example 8: Month Name (Switch Version)

Write a program that asks the user to enter a number between 1 and 12 (representing a
month), and displays the corresponding month name.

Example 9: Simple Calculator (Switch Version)

Create a simple calculator that asks the user to enter two numbers and an operator (+, -, *, /)
using the switch structure.

Example 10: Number Range Check (Switch Version)

Write a program that checks the range of a number entered by the user:
• If the number is less than 0, display "Negative".
• If the number is between 0 and 10, display "Small".
• If the number is between 10 and 100, display "Medium".
• If the number is greater than 100, display "Large".

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