PHY 200: Physics I

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Course Curriculum

1. Course Overview and Learning Outcomes
1. Introduction
1. The Scope and Scale of Physics
2. Quiz 1.1
1. Units and Standards
2. Quiz 1.2
1. Ch 1.3 Unit Conversion
2. Quiz 1.3
1. Dimensional Analysis
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 1.4
1. Estimates and Fermi Calculations
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 1.5
1. Significant Figures
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 1.6
1. Solving Problems in Physics
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 1.7
1. Introduction
1. Scalars and Vectors
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 2.1
1. Coordinate Systems and Components of a Vector
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 2.2
1. Algebra of Vectors
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 2.3
1. Products of Vectors
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 2.4
1. Introduction
1. Position, Displacement, and Average Speed
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 3.2
1. Instantaneous Speed and Velocity
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 3.3
1. Average Acceleration and Instantaneous Acceleration
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 3.4
1. Motion under Constant Acceleration
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 3.5
1. Free-Fall Motion
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 3.6
1. Introduction
1. Vector Descriptions of Displacement and Velocity
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 4.2
1. Vector Representation of Acceleration
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 4.3
1. Motion of Projectiles
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 4.4
1. Uniform and Nonuniform Circular Motion
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 4.5
1. Relative Motion in One and Two Dimensions
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 4.6
1. Introduction
1. Forces
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 5.2
1. Newton's First Law
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 5.3
1. Newton's Second Law
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 5.4
1. Mass and Weight
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 5.5
1. Newton’s Third Law
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 5.5
1. Typical Forces
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 5.6
1. Creating Free-Body Diagrams
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 5.7
1. Introduction
1. Applying Newton's Laws to Solve Problems
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 6.2
1. Understanding Friction
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 6.3
1. Centripetal Force Explained
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 6.4
1. Drag Force and Achieving Terminal Speed
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 6.5
1. Introduction
1. Work
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 7.2
1. Kinetic Energy
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 7.3
1. The Work-Energy Theorem
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 7.4
1. Introduction
1. Displacement
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 8.2
1. Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 8.3
1. Time, Velocity, and Speed
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 8.4
1. Acceleration
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 8.5
1. Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 8.6
1. Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 8.7
1. Falling Objects
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 8.8
1. Graphical Analysis of One-Dimensional Motion
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 8.9
1. Introduction
1. Introduction to Two-Dimensional Kinematics
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 9.2
1. Graphical Methods for Adding and Subtracting Vectors
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 9.3
1. Analytical Methods for Vector Addition and Subtraction
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 9.4
1. Motion of Projectiles
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 9.5
1. Combining Velocities
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 9.6
1. Introduction
1. Development of Force Concept
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 10.2
1. Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 10.3
1. Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 10.4
1. Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 10.5
1. Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 10.6
1. Problem-Solving Strategies
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 10.7
1. Introduction
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 11.1
1. The Scientific Concept of Work
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 11.2
1. Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Principle
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 11.3
1. Gravitational Potential Energy
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 11.4
1. Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 11.5
1. Introduction
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 11.6
1. Introduction
1. Hooke’s Law: Stress and Strain Revisited
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 12.2
1. Period and Frequency in Oscillations
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 12.3
1. Simple Harmonic Motion: A Special Periodic Motion
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 12.4
1. The Simple Pendulum
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 12.5
1. Energy and the Simple Harmonic Oscillator
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 12.6
1. Uniform Circular Motion and Simple Harmonic Motion
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 12.7
1. Damped Harmonic Motion
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 13.1
1. Waves
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 12.9
1. Introduction to the Physics of Hearing
1. Sound
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 13.2
1. Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 13.3
1. Sound Intensity and Sound Level
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 13.4
1. Doppler Effect and Sonic Booms
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 13.5
1. Sound Interference and Resonance: Standing Waves in Air Columns
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 13.5
1. Introduction
1. What Is a Fluid?
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 14.2
1. Density
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 14.3
1. Pressure
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 14.3
1. Variation of Pressure with Depth in a Fluid
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 14.4
1. Pascal’s Principle
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 14.6
1. Gauge Pressure, Absolute Pressure, and Pressure Measurement
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 14.7
1. Archimedes’ Principle
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 14.7
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 15.1
1. Electric Current & Ohm's Law
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 15.2
1. Electric Power
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 15.3
1. Electric Power and Energy Storage 13, 14, 15
2. Lesson Summary
3. Quiz 15.4
1. Assignment
2. Rubrics for all Questions
1. Final Exam Instructions
2. Final Exam

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Physics 200: Physics 1

CHAPTER 1 - Units and Measurement

Ch 1.1 The Scope and Scale of Physics

Ch 1.2 Units and Standards

Ch 1.3 Unit Conversion

Ch 1.4 Dimensional Analysis

Ch 1.5 Estimates and Fermi Calculations

Ch 1.6 Significant Figures

Ch 1.7 Solving Problems in Physics

CHAPTER 2 - Vectors

Ch 2.1 Scalars and Vectors

Ch 2.2 Coordinate Systems and Components of a Vector

Ch 2.3 Algebra of Vectors

Ch 2.4 Products of Vectors

CHAPTER 3 - Motion Along a Straight Line

Ch 3.1 Position, Displacement, and Average Speed

Ch 3.2 Instantaneous Speed and Velocity

Ch 3.3 Average Acceleration and Instantaneous Acceleration

Ch 3.4 Motion under Constant Acceleration

Ch 3.5 Free-Fall Motion

CHAPTER 4 - Motion in Two and Three Dimensions

Ch 4.1 Vector Descriptions of Displacement and Velocity

Ch 4.2 Vector Representation of Acceleration

Ch 4.3 Motion of Projectiles

Ch 4.4 Uniform and Nonuniform Circular Motion

Ch 4.5 Relative Motion in One and Two Dimensions

CHAPTER 5 - Newton's Laws of Motion

Ch 5.1 Forces

Ch 5.2 Newton's First Law

Ch 5.3 Newton's Second Law

Ch 5.4 Mass and Weight

Ch 5.5 Newton’s Third Law

Ch 5.6 Typical Forces

Ch 5.7 Creating Free-Body Diagrams

CHAPTER 6 - Applications of Newton's Laws

Ch 6.1 Applying Newton's Laws to Solve Problems

Ch 6.2 Understanding Friction

Ch 6.3 Centripetal Force Explained

Ch 6.4 Drag Force and Achieving Terminal Speed

CHAPTER 7 - Work and Kinetic Energy

Ch 7.1 Work

Ch 7.2 Kinetic Energy

Ch 7.3 The Work-Energy Theorem

CHAPTER 8 – Kinematics

Ch 8.1 Displacement

Ch 8.2 Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems

Ch 8.3 Time, Velocity, and Speed

Ch 8.4 Acceleration

Ch 8.5 Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension

Ch 8.6 Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics

Ch 8.7 Falling Objects

Ch 8.8 Graphical Analysis of One-Dimensional Motion

CHAPTER 9 - Two-Dimensional Kinematics

Ch 9.1 Introduction to Two-Dimensional Kinematics

Ch 9.2 Graphical Methods for Adding and Subtracting Vectors

9.3 Analytical Methods for Vector Addition and Subtraction

Ch 9.4 Motion of Projectiles

Ch 9.5 Combining Velocities

CHAPTER 10 - Dynamics: Force and Newton's Laws of Motion

Ch 10.1 Development of Force Concept

Ch 10.2 Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia

Ch 10.3 Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System

Ch 10.4 Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces

Ch 10.5 Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces

Ch 10.6 Problem-Solving Strategies

CHAPTER 11 - Work, Energy, and Energy Resources

Ch 11.1 The Scientific Concept of Work

Ch 11.2 Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Principle

Ch 11.3 Gravitational Potential Energy

Ch 11.4 Conservative Forces and Potential Energy

Ch 11.5 Nonconservative Forces

CHAPTER 12 - Oscillatory Motion and Waves

Ch 12.1 Hooke’s Law: Stress and Strain Revisited

Ch 12.2 Period and Frequency in Oscillations

Ch 12.3 Simple Harmonic Motion: A Special Periodic Motion

Ch 12.4 The Simple Pendulum

Ch 12.5 Energy and the Simple Harmonic Oscillator

Ch 12.7 Damped Harmonic Motion

Ch 12.8 Forced Oscillations and Resonance

Ch 12.9 Waves