PHYS 1610
Fall 2002
Web Assignment #1
Choose a device that makes use of friction. Use at least two web sites to learn the how this
device uses friction in order to operate.
To complete this assignment, answer the questions on both sides of this sheet.
This assignment is due on October 8.
Computer access at Lakeland:
Physics lab—Internet Explorer, Apple Works, printer
Math Resource Center (A-3028)—Netscape, Word, EXP, printer
Library—Netscape, Word, printer
Main PC Open Lab (A-1046)—Netscape, Word, Word Perfect, printer
The computers in the physics lab are available during my office hours. The open computer labs
on campus are available during the day Monday through Saturday and in the evenings Monday
through Thursday. The Math Resource Center is available when classes are not in session. For
the Math Resource Center and the Open PC Labs check the room schedules on the doors.
Finding web resources:
Some good physics web sites are:
www.physlink.com
www.howstuffworks.com
www.physicsweb.org
Links to some search engines can be found on the Lakeland library web site:
lakeopac.lakeland.cc.oh.us. Click on “search the web”.
Answer these questions.
What device did you choose?
Describe (in your own words) how this device makes use of friction. (Write a paragraph or two.
Continue on the next page if necessary.)
