Introduction to Physics s1

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

LECTURE OUTLINE I

GENERAL TOPIC: MECHANICS

ASSIGNMENT: Conceptual Physics, Hewitt, 11th edition. Read part 1, chapters 1-10

Prepare to discuss in class the following exercises and problems: Ch. 1: Exercises: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 Ch. 2: Ranking: 1, 3 Exercises: 3, 6, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 30, 33, 39, 41, 46 Problems: 1, 4 Ch. 3: Plug and Chug: 2, 6, 11, 14, 17, 20, 22 Ranking: 1, 3 Exercises: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26, 29, 31, 35, 39 Problems: 1, 4, 5 Ch. 4: Plug and Chug: 2, 7, 9, 10 Ranking: 1, 2, 3 Exercises: 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 26, 29, 31, 34, 35, 37, 40, 42, 44, 47, 51, 58 Problems: 2, 4, 5 Ch. 5: Plug and Chug: 2, 3 Ranking: 1, 3, 4 Exercises 2, 3, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 29, 31, 34, 40, 48 Problems: 1, 3, 5, 6 Ch. 6: Plug and Chug: 2, 3, 6, 7 Ranking: 1, 2, 4 Exercises: 2, 5, 8, 13, 16, 18, 21, 24, 31, 35, 41, 43, 47, 50, 54, 57 Problems: 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 Ch. 7: Plug and Chug: 1, 4, 8, 11, 14 Ranking: 1, 3, 4 Exercises: 1, 5, 6, 9, 14, 16, 19, 20, 26, 30, 34, 40, 41, 45, 46, 48, 58 Problems:1, 3, 5, 8, 9 Ch. 8: Plug and Chug: 1, 4, 6 Ranking: 2, 4, 5 Exercises: 2, 6, 11, 14, 17, 24, 26, 31, 33, 36, 41, 43, 50, 56 Problems: 2, 4, 5, 6 Ch. 9: Plug and Chug: 1, 3, 5, 6 Ranking: 2, 3, 4 Exercises: 2, 7, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 25, 27, 31, 33, 39, 40, 42, 43, 46, 52, Problems: 2, 3, 5 Ch.10: Ranking: 1, 2, 4 Exercises: 2, 5, 7, 10, 15, 16, 20, 24, 28, 31, 33, 35, 40, 44, 46, 49, 52, 59 Problems: 2, 3, 5, 7 Take Practice Exam Page 193 I Science A. Scientific Method B. Science, pseudoscience, religion C. Physics

II The Description of Motion A. Aristotle B. Galileo and inclined planes C. Description of motion--one dimension 1. Speed and velocity 2. Acceleration 3. Free fall 4. Simple mathematical relationships D. Relative motion--velocity as a vector

III Forces and the Causes of Motion A. Mass and weight B. Newton's Laws of Motion 1. Inertia 2. F = ma 3. Action-reaction C. Equilibrium D. Air resistance IV Momentum and Energy A. Momentum (mv) and impulse (Ft) B. Conservation of Momentum 1. Elastic collisions 2. Inelastic collisions 3. Two dimensional collisions C. Work and power D. Mechanical Energy 1. Kinetic energy 2. Potential energy E. Conservation of energy F. Machines and efficiency

V. Rotational Motion A. Rotational inertia B. Torque C. Center of mass D. Centripetal and centrifugal forces E. Angular momentum and its conservation

VI Gravity A. Kepler's Laws 1. Law of orbits 2. Law of equal areas 3. Law of periods B. Newton's law of Universal Gravitation 1. Mutual forces 2. Inverse square law C. Weight and weightlessness D. Tides E. Gravity inside a planet F. Einstein's theory of gravity 1. Black holes 2. The Universe and its destiny G. Projectile motion 1. Satellites 2. Free fall in space H. Circular motion I. Satellite Motion 1. Circular orbits 2. Elliptical orbits J. Escape speed