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Chapter
1
Measurement
and Vectors
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
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problems and questions
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My Questions
A. What is a model? How do scientists use models?
Provide an example of a scientific model not in the book.
B. What is trigonometry? Why do physicists use this tool. How do vectors
relate to trigonometry? Provide an example.
C. What is a Scientific Theory? Provide an example. How is a scientific
theory different than a scientific hypothesis?
Why do people misuse the word theory?
D. Why is the use of significant
figures important? Provide a good example? How does the use of significant
figures
demonstrate the validity of a scientist's research?
Student
Examples 1,2,3,4,5,6
example answers 1b, 2a, 2b
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For Mastering Physics Problems: You need to complete at least 50 points on each assignment. There will be much more than 50 points to choose from. I suggest that you do about 4 SB problems, 4 STP problems 5 Multiple Choice problems and 7 End of chapter problems. You can choose whatever problems that you think will help you understand the concepts. Doing more than 50 points worth will most certainly help you on tests and quizzes. If you have difficulty with a problem, move-on. Don't waste hours trying to wrestle with the computer. Each homework assignment is worth 10 class points. So, each homework assignment done on Mastering Physics is worth ~1.6% of you grade! (A total of 20% for all 12 assignments). That's why I do not want you to stress on any one problem. Remember, the idea here is to help develop your critical thinking skills and your understanding of problem solving. I am giving credit to encourage you to do your homework. Please make good use of this homework management system
Chapter 2
Motion in a Straight Line
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6
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My Questions
A. How is the book utilizing figure 2.7 to explain instantaneous velocity? Show us how to calculate the instantaneous velocity at a different (higher) velocity than the point on the graph using the same graph.
B. Do example 2.11. Read it. Understand it. Explain it.
C. Derive the motion equations. You will need a diagram.
D. Explain figure 2.12. You need to draw the diagram.
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Test 1 - Tue. Feb. 5, 2008
Test 1 problems posted on Feb 3
Chapter 3
Motion in a Plane
Sections 1,2,3,4
Diagramming, Reasoning, Solution
My Questions
A. Using at figure 3.11, explain projectile motion. What causes this strange trajectory? What is happening at the four different locations? What is the velocity of the object at the end of it's trajectory?
B. Derive the range and maximum height equations.
C. Do example 3.4. Read it. Understand it. Explain it.
D. Derive equation 3.16.
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Chapter 4
Newton's Laws of Motion
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6
Diagram, Reason, Solution
My Questions
A. What is an Inertial Frame of Reference? Why is this important?
B. Why are freebody diagrams important. Use an example.
C.What are Newton's 3 laws? Give examples. of each.
D. Do example 4.8. Read it. Understand it. Explain it.
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Test 2 - Thu. Feb. 21, 2008
Test 2 problems posted on Feb 19
Chapter 5
Application of Newton's Laws
Sections 1,2,3,4,5
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Questions
A. What is a geophone? Describe how they operate.
B. What is an accelerometer? How could you go abut making one and calibrating
it?
C. Explain figure 5.12.
D. How are elastic forces
utilzed in our bodies?
Book Problems:
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Chapter 6
Circular Motion and Gravitation
Sections 1,2,3,4,5
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My
Questions
A.
Do Example 6.5 and explain it!
B. How did Cavendish find big G?
C. Explain Figure 6.01
D. How was the density
of the Earth discovered?
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Test 3 - Tue. Mar. 11, 2008
Test 3 problems posted on Mar 9
Chapter 7
Work and Energy
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
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My
Questions
(These need explanations and diagrams)
A.Explain Figure 7.17 and how it leads to equation
7.7.
B. Explain equation 7.16 in words and a diagram.
C.Answer Question #8.
D. Multiple Choice question
12.
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Chapter 8
Momentum
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
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My
Questions
A. Explain how one could find the initial velocity
of a baseball using the ballistic pendulum.
B. Using the Impulse-Momentum principle, expalin how one would reduce
injuries from collisions. Jumping off a roof, taking punch, designing
a bumber, airbags tchnology, etc.
C. Explain Multiple Choice question 11 and 12.
D. Explain
Multiple Choice question 13 and 14.
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Test 4 problems posted on Mar 25
Chapter 9
Rotational Motion
Sections 1,2,3,4,5
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None
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Chapter 10
Dynamics of Rotational Motion
Sections 1,2,3,4,5
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Questions
A. Explain diagram 10.4
B. What is Moment of Inertia, provide an example.
C.Explain how the day the day got shorter.
D. Given figure 10.26a, 10.27a and 10.65, draw the freebody diagram.
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Test 5 - Tue. Apr. 22, 2008
Test 5 problems posted on Apr 20
Chapter 12
Sound Waves
Sections 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
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Questions
A) Explain figure 12.6
B) What is superposition and interference? Show it.
C) What is a standing wave? Provide an example.
D) How do we hear?
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Chapter 13
Fluids
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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Questions
A. Using figure 13.4, explain equation 13.4.
B. What is Archimedes’s Principle?
C. Derive Bernoulli’s Equation.
D. Explain the curveball.
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Test 6 - Thur. May. 8, 2008
Test 6 problems posted on May 6
Example-HW Format
1) Diagrams are not for show! Diagrams help you communicate what you know about the problem at hand. Draw them carefully. Label any parameters. Be neat and concise. Your diagram should be first.
2) You must explain some steps in your solution. I do not need you to explain algebraic manipulations. Why did you set something equal to zero? Why is the momentum before = zero. Why is it possible to set the KE before = PE after, etc.
Be concise. Do not be wordy. I do not need paragraphs of useless information.
3) Your solutions should start from the basic physics principle not from a derived equation. You can leave some algebra steps out but not the important ones. I do not need definitions for the Cons. Laws.
4) I suggest that you use a little color. Ex.1,2,3, more
5) Most important: Please keep all solutions to one page. If you can fit two solutions on one page. . .good.
Do not start a solution on one page and end on another page.
6) Work the problem out on scratch paper then transfer it to a clean piece of paper. Do this for all your problems.
This is a good way to clear up any mistakes and it will help you study for the test.
7) Solving problems from first principles is a process. You are trying to communicate your
understanding of the observed patterns in nature.
This is not hard. Read the book, follow the examples, and apply your skills.
On the Test, I will be giving points for your diagram,
points for your solution, and points for your reasoning and explanation.
Your First Personal Audio Recording
This is your first attempt at articulating who you are, what you know and what you have learned.
This recording will be put on the web next to your name in your group.
This assignment will allow you to compare your ability to articulate and compare yourself with your classmates.
What do I talk about?
Tell me about yourself. Why are you taking Physics 180A? What are your career plans? Why does Tony require us to explain the problems? Why do you need to draw diagrams? What do you expect from a Physics class? Try to be more interesting than you really are. . .ha!
Use an outline. Please do not read word-for-word. Try to sound like you are talking directly to someone.
Reminder, your recording should be at least 5 minutes long. Imagine that you are being asked questions
by an interviewer who wants to hire you or admit you to their Graduate School or Medical School!
Audios less than 5 minutes will get 50% of the points!
How
do I record it?
How to record your voice. . .
A. You can use the PC's recorder. Instructions
B. There is a good voice recorder for Windows at Audio
Recorder
C. How to use the sound
recorder on Windows 2000, sound
recorder on Windows XP, thanks Joe.
D. Save it in mp3 format, please!
E. Save your file:
audio file name: Class_GroupName_LastName_assignment#
example: 180A_Daisies_DiMauro_r1
Make sure that you record it correctly.
If I can't hear it, then you don't get credit.
Test it out, first. Make sure you are recording correctly.
It should not be larger than 12 megabytes!
Set your parameters in your recording software.
Where
do I send my audio file?
Email your audio file to me.
email to: tdimauro@gmail.com
Please name your file correctly. I will
take off 5 points for any wrongly named audio file!