Physics
Instructor: Warren House
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| Week 1 |
Physics |
Outlook, mathematical process of physics, metric conversions, scientific notation, solving equations, significant digits, graphing (science info.)
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| 2 | Velocity | Displacement, frame and point of reference (constant, instantaneous and relative velocities) graphs - position vs. time
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| 3 | Acceleration | Average acceleration, instantaneous acceleration, velocity with constant acceleration, displacement during acceleration due to gravity
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| 4 | Forces | Types, Newton's Laws, weight, friction, net force problems
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| 5 | Trigametric Functions | Triangle and angle parts, sine, cosine, tangent, laws of sines, laws of cosines, Rockets
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| 6 | Vector | Vector addition, forces on incline planes
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| 7 | Two Dimensional Motion | Horizontal launching, Angular launch, circular motion, simple harmonic motion, Projectiles
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| 8 | Momentum | Momentum with false collisions, collisions two dimensions
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| 9 | Work | Work, Power, simple machines
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| 10 | Energy | Kinetic, Potential, Conservation of Energy
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| 11 | Heat Energy | Specific heat, thermodynamic laws
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| 12 | Matter | Fluid States - hydraulics, buoyancy Solid States - thermal expansion |
| 13 | Wave Energy and Sound | Parts of a Wave, frequency, wavelength, pitch, Doppler shift, resonance, sound quality
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| 14 | Light | Illumination, Color, Reflection, refraction
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| 15 | Light | Lenses, mirrors, diffraction and interference of light
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| 16-18 | Review for Final Exam |
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