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PHYSICS 130-1 : College Physics: Mechanics (College Physics: Mechanics)

Description

Overview of class: Algebra-based physics primarily for biology majors and premedical students who do not need to take calculus-based physics.

Topics:
Motion in One Dimension
Vectors, Motion in a Plane
Motion in a Plane
Particle Dynamics
Work and Energy
Conservation of Energy
Conservation of Linear Momentum
Collisions
Rotational Kinematics
Rotational Dynamics and Conservation of Angular Momentum
Oscillations
Gravitation
Fluids

Laboratory Excercises:
Kinematics I: Uniform Acceleration. The study of an object sliding down a frictionless incline.
Kinematics II: Acceleration-deceleration. The study of the interrelation between displacement, velocity, and acceleration for an object with changing acceleration.
Newton\'s 2nd Law. Study of the relationship of mass and acceleration
Conservation of Energy. Study of the transformation of energy from one form to another.
Conservation of Momentum. Conservation of momentum and energy is verified for an elastic collision.

Conservation of Momentum in 2-D. Conservation of momentum and energy is verified for an elastic collision in a plane. Rotation of a Rigid Body around a Fixed Axis I. Study of the relationship between torque, force, and moment of inertia.
The Pendulum. The simple pendulum and the physical pendulum are compared.

Teaching Method: Five 2 hour lectures, five discussion, and 2- 3 two-hour laboratories per week. Turning Point Classroom Clickers will be used.

Evaluation Method: Daily quizzes, one midterm examination, lab grade, and a final examination.

Class Materials (Required):

Physics by Giancoli, 7th ed, publisher- Pearson
1st quarter lab manual by Stipes (available at Norris)
scientific calculator
.pdf viewer (Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent)
Laboratory Notebook (Quadrille ruled and permanent binding)
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Prerequisite/Registration Requirements: algebra and trigonometry

Additional Information:

Concurrent registration in PHYSICS 136 laboratory is required.