Chapter 16
July 13-14
Wave Motion
Sections 1,2,3,4,5
Questions
A) Derive the velocity of a wave on a string. Explain your derivation.
B) Explain the reflection and transmission of waves in different media.
C) Derive the KE of a wave on a string.
Problems 9,10,11,13,18,19,24,25,34,36,68
Due: July 18, 2005
Help Page
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 too 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)
All solutions in black. Diagrams in green. Ex.1,2,3
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.
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 the test, I will be giving points for your diagram,
points for your solution, and points for your reasoning and explanation.
Chapter 17
July 14-18
Sound Waves
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6
Questions 9,10,21
A) Explain how the doppler principle has helped astronomers.Draw a diagram.
Problems 1,3,7,8,9,31,37,38,45
Due: July 19, 2005
Help Page
Chapter 18
July 19-20
Superposition
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Questions 11,14,16
A) Explain Interference of sound waves. How do sound waves interfere with each other?
Draw a diagram and explain constructive and destructive interference.
B) Explain equation 18.3.
C) What is Fourier's Theorem? How is this theorem helpful?
Problems 1,3,5,8,9,13,14,16,20,27,40,47,60
Due: July 2,0 2005
Help Page
July 25, 2005
70 minutes
Bring Your Books to class for the Test
July 26
Electromagnetic Waves
Sections 1,2,3,5,6
Questions none
A) What is a digital micrometer device and where is it utilized?
Problems 19,21,22,24,28,30,44,45,48,51,52,54,65
Due: July 28 2005
Help Page
Chapter 35
July 27
Nature of Light
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,7,8
Questions none
Problems 2,3,10,12,13,14,15,21,23,24,38,39,42
Due: July 28, 2005
Chapter 36
July 27-28
Image Formation
Sections 1,2,3,4,5
Questions 6,7
Problems 7,8,9,12,13,21,24,28,30,34.36,37,38
Due: Aug 1, 2005
Chapter 37
July 28-August 1
Interference
Sections 1,2,5,6
Questions 14
A) What is LIGO?
Problems 1,2,4,5,6,8,9,11
Due: Aug 2, 2005
Chapter 38
August 1
Diffraction
Sections 1,2,3,5
Questions 1
A) How is a Hologram produced?
Problems 1,2,3,4,5
Due: Aug 2 2005
Chapter 39
August 2-3-4
Relativity
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Questions
Problems 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,15,16,17,26,27,28,34,35,40,53,55,56
Due: Aug 4 2005
Your homework will be in the classroom at 7:20 am.
The test will begin at 10:20 am. Bring your books.
After grading the homework, I can say that most of you need to concentrate on your diagrams. Draw good diagrams. Label them. Think of why you need to find something. Tell me your thought process in a concise manner. Why are you using an equation? What makes you want to find an angle? I don't need you to explain algebra steps.
First, draw a good and useful diagram (neatly, Jason).
Second, decide how you are going to attack the problem and tell me this. Find an equation and solve the problem. Get organized. Number your steps. Watch your units and sig figs.Box your answer
Third, go back and look for steps that need explanation or reasoning.
Add some more information to your diagram.
Comment on your answers.
August 4, 2005
Your homework will be in the classroom at 7:20 am.
The test will begin at 10:20 am. Bring your books.
70 minutes
Chapter 40
August 9-10-11
Quantum Physics
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Questions 1,2,4,6,7,8,13,17,18,22
Problems 1,2,4,5,6,7,9,10,12,13,15,16,22,27,28,31,33,34,37,48,49,50,51
Due: Aug 15, 2005
Help Page
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 too 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)
All solutions in black. Diagrams in green. Ex.1,2,3
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.
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.
Chapter 44
August 15-16
Nuclear Structure
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Questions
Problems
Due: Aug 17, 2005
Help Page
Chapter 45
August 17-18
Applications of Nuclear Physics
Sections 1,2,3,4,6
Questions
Problems
Due: Aug 18, 2005
Help Page
Chapter 46
August 18-22
Particle Physics
Sections 1,2,3,4,5,9,11
Questions
Problems
Due: Aug 23, 2005
Help Page
Test
III- Modern Physics
August 23, 2005