Review how to solve 1D Kinematic Problems (Single stage and Multiple Stages) in the Horizontal and Vertical Directions, as well as problems involving more than one object.
The area under a Velocity - Time graph is Displacement.
Review Newton's 3 Laws of Motion and their applications
Review Weight, Friction Force, Tension Force, as well as applications of Newton's 2nd law to single mass systems
Review and practice drawing Free Body Diagrams and forming "Physics Statement(s)" from it.
Review Dynamics in the horizontal direction, vertical direction as well as on an incline.
Review the Dynamics of a system of masses with uniform and non-uniform coefficient of friction
Review Work, Power, Energy, Conservation of Energy and Work - Energy Theorem
The difference between Average and Instantaneous and how the latter led to the invention of the Derivative.
The difference between contact forces and varying forces and how the latter led to the invention of the Integral.
Understand and analyze a system and its parts. That when a system of masses are in motion. The acceleration of the system is the same as the acceleration of its individual parts.
Energy is conserved in a closed system and work can be calculated in various ways.
Application of Solving System of Equations learned in previous math courses.
Application of Geometry learned in previous math courses.
Application of Trigonometry learned in previous math courses.
Application of Calculator skills learned in previous courses.
Unit 0 and Unit 1 Blank Notes with Worksheet Package
(2024-2025 Version)
Group Assignment #1
Due at the start of the Unit 1 Test
New Practice Test (2024-2025 Version)
Solution Key New Practice Test
My practice tests have always been, are, and will always be intended as a general guide to help students prepare for unit tests. You must review my notes and work through the questions in the review package in addition to the practice test. As I’ve emphasized in class, don’t just learn how to solve a specific problem or set of problems—focus on understanding the underlying Physics and Math concepts. Do not expect to see identical questions with different values on your test. If you do, you’ll be disappointed.
If there are any typos, wrong calculations, or wrong answers please tell me politely. Thank you
Unit 1 Quiz 2 2025
(Groups of 3 People) This lab will be due sometime in the middle of the semester as there is a large amount of measurements to be made and a large volume of data to analyze. However, it is expected that students will set up a timeline to manage this lab assignment in an orderly manner.