Last time on Parkour Physics, we learned about the various aspects that keep our tanks driving in the way they do. Now, let’s go ahead and learn about just exactly where this motion comes from. Sit down, grab a notebook and pen, and take some good notes, because you’re reading Crash Course: Parkour Physics. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Hello again! It’s now the second issue of this physics-based series, so I hope you’re all hanging in there alright. We’ve just covered kinematics, but if you haven’t, perhaps you would like to do so here before moving on the best topic in physics: forces. Since the topic of forces is quite a complicated one, I’ll break it down into two. We’ll start with the basics of Newton’s Laws before moving on to more complex force situations in the next issue. Warning Label (Please Read before continuing) To interpret this document, it is best that you have some background in trigonometry and algebra. I will do my best to explain the non-physics mathematics. Please contact me through Forum PM if you have any issues. Forces? You mean like the Force? No. Good one, though. Here’s a point for trying. But no, forces are the interactions between two objects (a push or a pull). (Yes, I know… this explanation is awfully awkward. I’m very sorry.) Again, just like how kinematics has two types, linear and rotational motion, forces come in two general different types: contact forces and non-contact forces. We’ll discuss the differences later. First, let’s learn about Newton’s Laws. This will be a short and sweet lesson. In the next issue, I'll cover more about parkour and physics. Actually, no, before we begin, a quick story. Did you know that Newton was on break due to the Black Death when he discovered these laws that define physics? (And he discovered calculus, so that’s also the same guy to blame for all the problems with derivatives and integrals.) So, just something to think about, while in lockdown, you can learn something new too. Even though you might not revolutionize physics and math, there’s something out there that you can begin to understand. Okay, yeap, that’s enough rambling for now. Let’s get down to real physics. Newton’s First Law (Law of Inertia) An object will continue in its state of motion unless compelled to change by a force impressed upon it. Basically, if an object, like that annoying unmovable Mammoth sitting on the Assault base, is at rest, it will stay at rest unless an unbalanced force acts on it. Same goes for another object moving at a constant velocity; it will move in a straight line unless an unbalanced net force acts on it. This property (an object’s natural resistance to changes in its state of motion) is also known as inertia, hence why this law is also known as the Law of Inertia. I’d demonstrate with an example, but seriously, I’ve looked so far and wide through my ten physics books and found not one example just covering the first law, so let’s move on. Newton’s Second Law When a net external force ΣF acts on an object with mass m, the acceleration a that this object experiences is directly proportional to the force ΣF and inversely proportional to the mass m; in other words, ΣF=ma (a=ΣF/m). The acceleration that the object experiences should also be in the same direction of the net force. Three quick things to address before I move on: First, the units are kg・m/s2, which becomes the compound unit Newtons (named after the man who came up with these laws). Second, force is still a vector, so it has pesky x and y components. I promise, one day, these bothersome vectors will no longer be the biggest problem in physics. Last but definitely never least, my AP Physics 1 review book wants to remind you that it is the most equation in mechanics, so if you don’t take away anything else from this article, perhaps you’ll remember that ΣF=ma. Okay, sorry for the huge textwall, moving on… Example 1 An Mk8 Wasp/Shaft takes careful aim at a 4000kg Mammoth Mk8, then snipes perfectly at the dead center of the Mammoth, imparting 650N of impact force. What is the magnitude of the Mammoth’s acceleration? Explanation Newton’s Third Law This is probably the law that everyone always remembers for the wrong reasons. (“To every action action, there is an equal, but opposite, reaction”) Formally, it’s when one object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts an oppositely directed force of equal magnitude on the first object. These forces are commonly known as an action-reaction pair. Example 1 Let’s look back at example 1. Two quick follow-up questions: a. What is the magnitude of the force that the Wasp/Shaft (2000kg) experiences? b. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the Wasp/Shaft? Explanation Thanks for reading so far. We’ve just finished discussing Newton's Laws. As promised, we’re going to analyze the reasons behind the legendary status of Wasp Mk1. The Real Reason Why Wasp Mk1 is Legendary (not clickbait) Wasp Mk1 has almost always been the choice of parkourists ever since the sport (idk, isn’t parkour a sport in real life?) was born in Tanki. Through quick process of elimination, parkourists have chosen Wasp as the fastest and lightest hull. Why not Hornet?, one might ask. Well, Wasp and Hornet both have the same mass, but the difference lies in where the mass is concentrated. Wasp has part of its hull elevated, while Hornet lacks that, giving Wasp a higher center of mass (we’ll discuss that later). This gives Wasp its characteristic instability, which makes it all the easier to flip. Take a moment to chuckle while I catch my breath. As parkourists experimented further, they discovered that while Wasp increases in speed with each modification, it also gained a significant amount of mass. The mass gain meant that a Shaft shot only propels the hull a fraction of the distance it used to (remember? a=ΣF/m, so when m is doubled with ΣF staying constant, a is halved). Parkourists soon caught on, and realized that the ideal parkour machine needed to go to Weight Watchers. So of course, the M0 Wasp was perfect for the game, having a significant amount of speed as well as the lightest weight to keep it flying in the air for the longest time. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ So there you have it, another parkour physics episode wrapped up. We’ll talk more about forces with gravity and friction, as well as introduce some more complex force situations next time. Until then, that's it! A huge thank-you to @Pun to making this signature!

Pokemon Go should have been really popular if it had been released now. What's a game (other than TO) that you play now?

Ah yes, you are correct here. This is why I'll get into forces and energy as well. That'll be coming soon! Ah, good point, thanks for the reminder. I guess I was so into physics I forgot about making sure I followed the math processes. I'll keep it in mind during the next episode.

Congratulations are in order to @Dynasty for joining the FR Newspaper! waw noice pfp

I'm quarantined at home, so I just wear my pajamas 24/7. ? So, how are you enjoying being quarantined? (Unless you aren't, then say something random)

Approved. First of all, happy belated birthday to Flying Juniors and Happy Dragons! During the article, I had to resist crying tears of nostalgia while reading, so you definitely mastered the art of emotional appeal. I like the repetitive structure to a point, though I would suggest a "Do you remember?" and then some description per paragraph because the questions do feel a bit too repetitive after a while. Overall, great work! Hopefully you will continue writing in the AWS. Edits:

Soaps have so many brands, but unfortunately, I don't have a sink handy all the time, so I use Purell hand sanitizer. Do you prefer soap or hand sanitizer?

Finally, the contest that helped me discover the forum returns for a second edition! Tankers, I give you the Tanki Horoscopes Contest. Introduction: Just short of two years ago, I discovered the Tanki Online newspaper. Immediately, the first topic that caught my eye was the Tanki Horoscopes Contest, and I ended up joining the forum and participating, eventually winning a consolation prize. I’m grateful that I was able to discover the Tanki Online Newspaper and forum, so I’ll run this contest in hopes that other tankers will be able to find the forum through this. Task: Okay, enough blathering from me, let’s see what you have to do to get your crystals. The task is pretty simple: write a Tanki-related horoscope for at least one astrological sign, be it yours, your brother’s, your best friends, one you picked from a random chooser, or all of the above. It doesn’t matter about the truth of the prediction or the outcome stated, but the details. A horoscope shouldn’t be extremely specific (“there will be a 12 gold box gold rain on a Bridges CTF on XX/XX”) or overly vague (“something will happen soon”), but rather communicate a blend of the two, a specifically unspecific middle ground. Rules: But before you get started just yet, take a few minutes to read the rules: 1. Enter with ONE account only. 2. Please post your responses in a reply to this topic. If your response is of significant length, be sure to hide it in a spoiler. 3. Please don’t rip the horoscopes off Yahoo or the online newspaper you just read this morning, copy and paste, and replace the non-Tanki items with Tanki-related items. Doing so is not only extremely annoying but also slows the judging process which means the new head honcho in town will not approve of my mult-worthy behavior. Note: Infractions of any of the above will result in disqualification and, for severe cases, a ban from participating in future Newspaper contests. Prizes: Now that the boring stuff is over with, let’s get to the best part: the prizes. 1st Place - 35 000 crystals, 3 Containers ! 2nd Place - 25 000 crystals, 2 Containers ! 3rd Place - 20 000 crystals, 1 Container ! Any other deserving entries will win a consolation prize of 15 000 crystals! Deadline: August 20th, 2020 @12:00 UTC. - Results will be posted within two weeks of the deadline.

Your Dictator Issue will begin after this short advertisement. Yisroel forced to resign; It all started from cookies! By @Sacrifice The former dictator admin, @Yisroel.Rabin, was forced to resign on gun point by the ultimate reporter admin, @kaisdf. Rumor has it that Yisroel stole Kais's fresh baked cookies and kaisdf just couldn't stand that. His original plans were to push Yisroel off a cliff but due to the Coronavirus outbreak, TO is under a lock down and any roads that lead to a cliff are blocked and strictly moderated by commander of battle mods, Yele herself. Also fuel prices are very high these days and driving to a cliff wouldn't have been cost efficient. Kais's assistant, Regency, has been reported to have said that Kais was too lazy to drive to a cliff just to push Yisroel off of it anyways. A Note On The Dictator's Journalistic Independence by @Magenta We at The Dictator are very, very proud of our journalistic independence, and we boast of it on multiple occasions. Now what does it mean, you might ask, this journalistic independence? We decided to dedicate one segment of explaining just that. The Dictator is independent of forum politics, and free from the influential clutches of powerful entities like ex-CM Cedric Debono and his personal goon-cum-professional-hitman @Marcus, our very own own EN Newspaper Admin @kaisdf, and, in fact, all other admins. The Dictator has own purpose, one aim, one goal: to be Tanki's finest news source. Even if that news details on Cedric's evil plans of WORKS DOMINATION, kaisdf's role behind the disappearance of @Yisroel.Rabin, or any other investigative report the authorities don't want you to see. To be "Tanki's Finest News Source," whatever the cost, has always been The Dictator's guiding mantra. The founders of The Dictator realised, however, that our dedication to truth and fine news could be undermined by those with influence and vested interests, and hence fought - successfully - to enable journalistic independence for The Dictator. This means that our team of writers are completely free of any external influence, even from the EN Newspaper Admin. Our investigative journalists are completely anonymous, and our team receives it's paychecks directly from Perm without passing through any intermediaries. So, for example, Cedric cannot threaten to withhold our pay for publishing a piece not to his liking, or award a bonus to a reporter who is biased in favour of him. The Dictator is managed and edited entirely by a journalistically independent team, ensuring you get to read Tanki's finest news. However, times have been changing, and The Dictator's journalistic independence has come under threat. Multiple powerful entities in the EN forum have been scheming and plotting together at length, and are now preparing to pass unprecedented legislation that will end The Dictator's journalistic independence. If this happens, The Dictator's ability to report the unadulterated truth, however damaging to those with vested interests, might be critically undermined, robbing you of Tanki's finest news source. Of course, our excellent journalists have discovered this plot in advance, enabling The Dictator to take steps in order to safeguard our valuable journalistic independence. As part of the efforts to preserve this independence, we are trying to file a petition that will set The Dictator's journalistic independence into stone - literally, in fact, believe it or not (but of course you should believe us - who else will you believe, Cedric?) - so that in the future, nobody will be able to alter our rights of independence. However, we need your help in. We need as many people as we can get to sign this petition, hopefully racking up enough signatures to firmly demonstrate how much our readership values quality journalism. Guys, this is important. Please head over to https://www.thedictatorshouldbepresident.com, and sign your nickname. Don't bother reading the long and boring terms and conditions, our lawyer @Person_Random has already done the reading for you and certified them as irrelevant. Thank you. P.S: Your credit card number and social security number are valid signatures. Fears over Coronavirus spark fears, causes panic buying By @LOLKILLERTOTHEDEATH Due to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, many tankers have grown greatly worried over limited supplies of supplies and have resorted to mass panic and hysteria. One tanker who goes by a name which I can’t reveal told us that “Da panik is real. We must st0ck up on dem speed boosts”. Another tanker we held at gunpoint said “I am flabbergasted by the covetousness of my fellow tanker. They gallop at sun up towards the server and start altercating over who gets to buy the speed boosts and who gets to take them from the map drops, sometimes pushing and shoving.” Over here in the reporter’s nonexistent office, we’ve run out of donuts and coffee, which is the fuel and life-blood needed to survive the tyrannical rule of admins. Our own admin, Darth Kaisdf, said “let them eat yellow butter cake”, when approached for a comment by the lowly candidate that is yours truly. Panic Buying In TO, Part II by @Person_Random Nobody: Players before the update: Credits to @Regency for making this fine meme! Following the announcement of Patch Updates #600, tankers rushed to the store in panic buys for alter- *ahem* A U G M E N T S in fear that they would no longer be available, which, unfortunately, turned out to be true. Immediately after news of the update leaked, the nightmare scenes once viewed in grocery stores all around the world began to materialize in Tanki's garages. Tankers were seen racing towards the garage armed as Fire-Wasps, rushing through the garage and flaming those in their way to collect these alter- erm, augments before they would disappear from the garage forever. This has only resulted in destruction and chaos from the very first moment. As tankers raced for augments, the fights became increasingly violent, leading up to a fateful Shaft duel, which resulted in the accidental detonation of a High Pressure Pump, which severely damaged Godmode_ON's gummy bear controller, leading to a malfunction which sparked a flood of container gold drops. Well, at the very least, we'll be able to get our augments from there. "What Coronavirus?" says Newspaper admin By @LOLKILLERTOTHEDEATH When we asked the administrator of the Newspaper slaves team, @kaisdf what he was planning to do during the Coronavirus. He said "You know it's a really special time of the year. For centuries, alcohol has been at the center of the life of humans, whether it be for medical purposes or just consumption. Coming together in a festival which celebrates this craze is certainly empowering. I, for one, am particularly excited. Corona has always been a favourite for me and I'm just really happy that it's getting recognized in this global celebration." When we tried to inform him about what the coronavirus pandemic is, we were scorned at for attempting to spread fake news. We were even told that we would go from 2 donuts to 1 donut a day if we tried to spread the fake news that coronavirus is a disease, not a call for people to party. We sincerely hope that you stay safe. During these times, our adminstrator is out at some beach in some place on some planet-oh, sorry. I meant on Earth. PFFFFT, Kaisdf is definitely from Earth. Melee Turrets battle Godmode_ON over Social Distancing Restrictions by @Person_Random To prevent the spread of coronavirus, Tanki's installed all the latest features of social distancing - mask wearing, six feet distance between tanks, you name it, Tanki's got it. But of course, this means that Firebirds and Freezes, once your most annoying enemies, have been reduced to nothing but useless meat shields by new Hull Augments and this social distancing guideline. Additionally, Isidas have all been taken to the front lines to provide for those currently suffering from the coronavirus. As usual, tankers exercising their right to free speech began protests. A team of Juggernauts has been sent to the scene, but were quickly pushed off of the ledges on Madness, prompting Godmode_ON himself to intervene. We're hoping that this battle doesn't take too long, because Godmode's promised us all the donuts we can eat if he wins. Mysterious Case-doof Embezzles Funds, The Dictator Needs Your Help by @Magenta We, The Dictator Writers, have now been waiting for our salaries for months now, ever since @Flexoo left the Newspaper. Whilst it is true that we haven't written anything for a long time, a basic salary is still due; however, we have received none. When The Dictator decided to carry out an investigation, shocking papers were unearthed. While the papers themselves cannot be published due to security concerns, we are at liberty to let you know that a mysterious figure named "Case-doof" has been embezzling our salary funds, intercepting them directly outside Perm; this outrage has been going on ever since the administration changed hands. 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Reporters, of course. If I were an admin then maybe it'd be an admin's icon What are you doing right now?

Contest Results Posted. Prizes will be delivered within the next week. Topic Unlocked.

Okay, free question avoidance coupon for me again! Has your school/work place shut down due to COVID-19?

Burgerville sounds like a fun place to have lunch. What's your favorite burger joint?

According to what kaisdf and I reasoned, cereal is not a soup. What is your favorite soup?

Confusion is common in these parts, specifically in calculus classes ? Ever wonder what to do when you're lonely?

...And yes, the results are finally here and I'm about to throw up because I've had it with the gory movies my teacher keeps showing us so I better type this before this keyboard gets a spray of vomit. Okay, back to what I was saying. It was great to read all those entries, thanks very much to all who have participated! I invite you to post your pieces in the Amateur Writing Section, regardless of your placing in the contest. Alright, enough chitchat from me, it's time to announce the winners! The battle for first place was quite an eventful one, but in the end, @Towns emerged victorious with his parody: "Revenge: A Tanki Parody of DJ Usher's Got Us Falling in Love" that reminds all us F2P players of the everyday struggle against buyers. Coming in second place, a strong showing by @Given (entering with lower account Wait_What) with his rendition of "Alone, Pt. II" that had me hooked with the coherent and lyrical storyline detailing the journey of budding tankers. In third, @Benefactor brings us a cringeworthy parody of Billie Eilish's "bad guy" that had me both laughing and cringing at the same time. Consolation prizes go to @I.No.Name.Look.Away and @Galdar. Thanks for participating, keep following the newspaper, and stay tuned for more fun contests!

Approved. I'm really into this series and really can't wait for another chapter! Every word makes me want to continue reading more maybe it might also help that my English teacher's voice is annoying and I need a good solution to distract myself from her lectures. It's great overall, though you might want to include more description over dialogue. While dialogue does do a great job with the describing and scene setting from a more subjective point of view (showing more intentions and emotions), the word descriptions are better at objectvely describing the setting to the reader, and I feel like even though you have incorporated more of that, you probably would like to balance dialogue and description more in future. Overall, it's a great piece with tons of potential for future plot development, keep it up! Edits: Just two small ones - a quick comma adding and a line break.

Approved. Very interesting story! The entire story sounds thoughtfully planned and has an adventurous, playful feel while still empahsizing the seriousness of the situation. I'm really hooked into this series and can't wait to see what the detective team finds! However, it still feels a bit faster than I would have liked, so perhaps you could try slowing down and describing the moment (e.g. how the characters felt during a critical moment, detailed descriptions of what they experience) to further enrich your story. I hope to see a concrete view of Tanki's master plan next time! Edits:

Lonely? So am I! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It's another typical day in AP Physics. We're working on classwork and we've all finished early. Glancing around, I don't see a familiar face anywhere despite knowing everyone for at least a year. The people next to me pretend I don't exist unless I have answers or food. True, I have friends, but they're all playing surviv.io without me elsewhere and they won't bother to invite me. Every day I wallow around in loneliness in a class full of people who don't care about me, killing my self-confidence and happiness. I don't want this to happen, but I can't help it. There's no one here to save me. There's no one to lift me out of pain. There's nothing that I can do in real life. But I know that there's always people around in Tanki who are willing to help. Let's band together and find a solution to the omnipresent loneliness. If you find a cure for loneliness, post it below. If not, feel free to discuss anything you would like, including but not limited to intriguing questions, fun facts, rants, anecdotes, and hyperlinks to somewhere less lonely. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Let's band together and cure loneliness together.

There are at most 118.5 tulips, but it depends on the number of other flowers in the garden. (Yes, this is a bonus question but who cares, I'm bored.) Do you ever feel lonely in a crowded room full of familiar people? If so, why does it happen to you?

Avoiding things can be difficult at times, especially if you are a bit careless. What is something you think you should avoid?

New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, heck, even April Fools’, they all get their own special topics, but who said a lesser-known holiday like Pi Day can’t get its own contest? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As you may already know, Pi Day is March 14 (3/14) because the first three digits of Pi are 3.14. Well, you might be wondering why I’m telling you this. That’s simple. Because your challenge is to get as close as you can to a 3.14 K/D in Tanki Online. All you need to go is get into a normal Matchmaking battle, play until you get a K/D you deem close enough (or exactly, if you’re that skilled) to 3.14 , snap a screenshot, upload it, and send the link to this Google Form. Just make sure you’re entering with one account only and that the screenshot shows the entire screen (crystals, exp bar, embarrassing tabs, etc.) or else your entry will not be considered. After all entries have been submitted, the entries that get the closest to Pi will be rewarded accordingly. How to submit your entry? Please follow these points to submit your entry: Make sure you know where your screenshot is saved. Go to Postimage.org Click on "Choose images". Select your image through the popped up window. Let it upload. A series of link would be present in front of you. Choose the "second" link which says "Direct link". Copy it and go here. Fill in the required things. Send your entry. NOTE: Images sent through Imgur are also accepted. However, make sure the provided link works. Deadline: March 31 Results will be released within a week after the deadline. IMPORTANT: Delicious Prizes Table 1st Place - 25 000 crystals 2nd Place - 22 500 crystals 3rd Place - 20 000 crystals 4th Place - 15 000 crystals 5th Place - 12 500 crystals ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tankers, rev up your engines, polish your equipment, and gear up for battle! Good luck and may the best player win!

Coincidences are ambiguous. Are you an ambiguous person?

A namepass is for people who are often indecisive or for people who desperately want a nickname change. If you were forced to change your nickname, what would it be?

Approved. Excellent story! The plot was well developed and incited a decent amount of suspense with each step that the detectives made. It's definitely shaping up to be an eventful series. As you develop future pieces, though, make sure you pay special attention to your commas. Sometimes, your comma placement causes confusion due to the awkward breaks. Overall, it was a great story and I can't wait for more! Edits: