Overview
Explore how to estimate an elevator's travel height using Python and smartphone acceleration data in this 22-minute video tutorial. Learn to perform numerical integration on acceleration measurements to accurately calculate distance traveled. Discover the advantages of this method over using a digital balance for rough estimates. Get hands-on experience with the provided Python code and learn about the PhyPhox app for collecting real-world physics data. Dive into practical applications of physics and programming to solve everyday problems and enhance your understanding of data analysis techniques.
Syllabus
Python Physics: Finding the Height of an Elevator From Acceleration
Taught by
Dot Physics