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Introduction to the Language of Physics
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In this course, students will begin to think about how the world moves, using the language of mathematics. Students will learn the terminology used in physics, as well as practice translating this terminology into the language of mathematics. The number one cause of mistakes in physics problems occurs in the translating of a spoken language (in this case English) into the mathematical language and not in the calculation of numbers or equations. Therefore, considerable time will be spent in understanding and translating the spoken or written language of physics into numbers and equations.
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Students will learn about the basic physics involved in the study of motion. This is a year-long course (subject to change). In the spring semester, this course will mainly cover three chapters: (2) Introduction to Motion; (3) Acceleration and Accelerated Motion; and (4) Motion in Two Dimensions. In the fall semester, this course will cover three additional chapters: (5) Newton's Laws of Motion; (6) Work and Energy; and (7) Linear Momentum and Collisions.
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TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
Wk Topic Textbook Pages to Read Homework (due before the next class)
1 1.3 Units and Dimensions, 1.4 Basic Math for Physics, 1.5 Problem Solving in Physics
2 2.1 Describing Motion, 2.2 Speed and Velocity
3 2.3 Position-Time Graphs
4 2.4 Equation of Motion
5 Test 1 for Chapter 2
6 3.1 Acceleration, 3.2 Motion with Constant Acceleration
7 3.3 Position-Time Graphs for Constant Acceleration
8 3.4 Free Fall 97 - 101 TBD
9 Test 2 for Chapter 3
10 Trigonometry, 4.1 Vectors in Physics, 4.2 Adding and Subtracting Vectors
11 4.3 Relative Motion
12 4.4 Projectile Motion
13 Test 3 for Chapter 4
14 Extra Credit Problems?
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Exam 1: 20%
Exam 2: 20%
Exam 3: 20%
Homework: 20%
Participation: 20%
Total: 100%
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