AP Physics 1 Blog Post 3: Adventures in Acceleration

You just had the opportunity to watch several incredible experiments testing the limits of the human body, among other things. 

For your 3rd blog post:
1)  Write a summary of the videos that answers the following questions:

• Who were the three scientists/researchers/adventurers portrayed in the videos?  
• What were the (research) goals of each individual?  
• What contributions did each individual make to our lives, or science in general?  
• What do these three individuals have in common?
• Why should we know about them?!
• What is the human threshold (limit) for acceleration?

2)  Reflect on this type of research/experience:

• How do you feel about this research?  Do you think it was ethical?  
• Do you think that research similar to this would be allowed today?  Why or why not?
• Would you be willing or interested in participating in research studies conducted on yourself?  Why or why not?  
• What restrictions should we have on conducting research on human subjects?  Explain.

DUE:  Because you will have time to work on this in class on Tuesday, this blog post is due by MIDNIGHT on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. 


NOTE:  If you missed the videos, you can open the links below to view them on your own.

Video 1:  Col John Stapp Takes a Lot of G’s

Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4tuvOer_GI

Video 2:  Manned Rocket Sled Run

Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UEYxf4fl_A

Video 3:  Kittinger, 1960 – The Man Who Fell From Space

            Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRxaxNG2XoY

Video 4:  Felix Baumgartner - Headcam footage 128k ft space jump HD1080p

            Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDdFlhzNq8o