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.)

 

          2       Velocity  

Displacement, frame and point of reference (constant, instantaneous and relative velocities) graphs - position vs. time

 

          3       Acceleration  

Average acceleration, instantaneous acceleration, velocity with constant acceleration, displacement during acceleration due to gravity

 

4       Forces  

Types, Newton's Laws, weight, friction, net force problems

 

 5       Trigametric Functions  

Triangle and angle parts, sine, cosine, tangent, laws of sines, laws of cosines, Rockets

 

6       Vector  

Vector addition, forces on incline planes

 

 7       Two Dimensional Motion  

Horizontal launching, Angular launch, circular motion, simple harmonic motion, Projectiles

 

8       Momentum  

Momentum with false collisions, collisions two dimensions

 

9       Work  

Work, Power, simple machines

 

10      Energy  

Kinetic, Potential, Conservation of Energy

 

11      Heat Energy  

Specific heat, thermodynamic laws

 

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

 

14      Light  

Illumination, Color, Reflection, refraction

 

15      Light  

Lenses, mirrors, diffraction and interference of light

 

16-18      Review for Final Exam