PHY131 Summer: Introduction to Physics I

PHY131 Summer - Class and Homework Schedule

Classes are from 6:10 PM to 8:00 PM in BA 1160. Below is an approximate schedule and list of reading assignments, subject to change.

Class	2011 Date	Topics	Homework	*Required Reading, to do before* class**	More
1	Tue, May 17	Introduction to PHY131: The structure of the course Motion diagrams Position, velocity, and acceleration Problem solving Scaling Units	MasteringPhysics.com Introduction to MasteringPhysics, [Please complete this for practice by May 18 at 11:59pm]	“Preface to the Student”, Introduction Part I Overview Ch.1	Notes
2	Thu, May 19	Error Analysis Significant figures Constant Velocity Motion Constant Acceleration Motion Freefall, Motion on an inclined plane	MasteringPhysics.com Problem Set 1 due by May 23 at 11:59pm	Error Analysis Mini-Version Ch. 2	Notes
3	Tue, May 24	Scalars and vectors Coordinate systems, Components Vector Algebra Kinematics in Two Dimensions Projectile Motion Relative Motion	MasteringPhysics.com Problem Set 2 due by May 25 at 11:59pm	Ch. 3 Ch. 4, sections 4.1 to 4.4	Notes
4	Thu, May 26	Circular Motion Forces, Free Body Diagrams Newton’s Second Law Newton’s First Law	MasteringPhysics.com Problem Set 3 due by May 30 at 11:59pm	Ch. 4, sections 4.5 to 4.7 Ch. 5	Notes
5	Tue, May 31	Equilibrium Mass, Weight, Gravity Friction, Drag Rolling without slipping Examples of Newton’s Second Law	MasteringPhysics.com Problem Set 4 due by June 1 at 11:59pm	Ch. 6	Notes
6	Thu, June 2 TEST	Test is 6:10-8:00 in EX100. 255 McCaul St.		Test on Chs 1-6 plus Error Analysis Document
7	Tue, June 7	Action / Reaction Pairs Newton’s Third Law Ropes and Pulleys Dynamics in Two Dimensions Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion	MasteringPhysics.com Problem Set 5 due by June 8 at 11:59pm	Ch. 7 Ch. 8 Part I Summary	Notes

Class	Date	Topics	Homework	*Required Reading, to do before* class**	More
8	Thu, June 9	Momentum and Impulse Conservation of Momentum Collisions, Explosions Conservation of Energy Kinetic Energy Gravitational Potential Energy Hooke’s Law Elastic Potential Energy	MasteringPhysics.com Problem Set 6 due by June 13 at 11:59pm	Part II Overview Ch. 9 Ch. 10, sections 10.1 to 10.5	Notes
9	Tue, June 14	Energy in Collisions Work Conservation of Energy, Power Kinetic Energy Gravitational Potential Energy	MasteringPhysics.com Problem Set 7 due by June 15 at 11:59pm	Sections 10.6, 10.7 Ch. 11 Part II Summary	Notes
10	Thu, June 16	Rotational Motion, Rotational Energy Centre of Mass Moment of Inertia Torque Equilibrium Rolling Motion Angular Momentum	MasteringPhysics.com Problem Set 8 due by June 20 at 11:59pm	Part III Overview Ch. 12	Notes
11	Tue, June 21	Oscillations; Repeating Motion Simple Harmonic Motion Potential and Kinetic Energy in Oscillations Hanging Springs The Pendulum Damped Oscillations; Shock Absorbers Driven Oscillations; Resonance	MasteringPhysics.com Problem Set 9 due by June 22 at 11:59pm	Ch. 14	Notes
12	Thu, June 23	Fluids Pressure Pascal’s Law Gauge Pressure Buoyancy, Archimedes Principle COURSE REVIEW	MasteringPhysics.com Ch.15 Practice Problems available, not for marks	Ch. 15, sections 15.1 to 15.4	Notes
Exam	Tue, June 28	3 hour comprehensive final exam, 6:00-9:00 in EX200. 255 McCaul St.	Exam covers entire course evenly, including what was learned in Practicals