Parachuting vs Bungee jumping

Okay, so this entry is basically a reflection of my recent physics project.

During the past few weeks we have been working on group projects, trying to solve motions with equations and theories. Our group was set the challenge to bungee jumping and parachuting- bad thing is, we weren't allowed to be the divers, we used balloons instead.

BUT, all the physics behind these fun activities, is actually not that boring. At first, I pretty much went insane, panicking at the amount of work we had to do in such little time. Slowly, we figured out the forces behind these motions, and eventually it wasn't the grade that propelled me to finishing, but the fact that I wanted to do so.

I thought the idea of a real like situation, with us starting from zero and having to solve the problems was awesome, but I think there are things we could improve. For example I would really wish our calculations and theories were approved of, and what I mean is if we were wrong, Mr. Loken could correct us, especially in the maths. And maybe next time it would be nice if we were given more time to do such projects, because honestly they are a lot of work- interesting, but a lot of work.

Overall, I think it is a really great way of learning...and I would say, it is what HISers are all about, independent learning. These things, aren't what normal high schoolers get to do, and I really appreciate the face that I had this opportunity, Thanks buff guy

Strring Theory

Nova, a movie we watched in class, is a three hour long visual explanation to the theories of the universe.

Throughout this semester we have been working on problems based on how things move. And the equations we have been using were those of the scientist Isaac Newton. then eventually through David and Terence's presentation, we were given the ideas of Albert Einstein. And then again in this movie, a number of theories were introduced to us; string theory, quantum mechanics, general relativity, and within these theories the four forces that make sense of them. But what do i- Kristina Pringle- believe?

This is a question I cannot yet answer with assurance. All of these theories suddenly placed in front of me, from these great scientists... it is like playing the piano to a cow- it sounds nice but I don't understand. String theory, is one that they say can unite both quantum mechanics and gravity, but has not yet been tested. So, do i believe it? I would say, I am unable to give an opinion when I do not fully understand how both of these theories work. Like one of the spokesmen said "you cannot have two every wheres at the same time". If they are able to prove this string theory from experiments, and explain it in "human language" I may believe that it is true. But for now, i would say it is another philosophy.