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Homework Problems
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Read pp. 260 - 262
Do problems #1, 2, 4, on page 261
Do problems #28, 34, 47, 48 on page 270
Read pp. 263 - 264
Do problems #3, 5 on the Weight, Gravity, and Orbits worksheet.
Generate your graph for the lab.
For next Wednesday, January 31, tell me about your celestial body. Include the following:
a) Name and origin of name
b) When discovered and name of discoverer
c) Bigger/Smaller than earth?
d) What is it made of?
e) Could people live there? Why or why not?
f) Interesting fact.
Do problems #2, 4, and 6 on the Gravitron & Vertical Circles Problems worksheet.
The lab is due next Monday, February 5 .
The test on circular motion and gravity is on Wednesday, February 7.
Do problems #3 and 5 on the Gravitron & Vertical Circles Problems worksheet.
Do problems #37 & 38 on page 271. (The answers to 37 are wrong, I believe).
Read 5.1
Don't forget your notecards.
1/31
All sections: Read pp. 168-171
Period 1: Finish questions on Hard Work sheet
Periods 3 & 5: Do problems #2, 3, 4, 5 on page 171
All sections: Read pp. 171-175. Pay attention to the Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem.
Period 1: Do problems #2, 3, 4, 5 on page 171
Period 3 & 5: Finish questions on Hard Work sheet
Lab due Monday.
Thoughts for Error Analysis section of your lab. Ask yourself three questions:
1) What was the error and why did it occur?
2) How does this error affect my results? Be as specific as possible (it would make my calculated mass too big).
3) How would you correct this error if the lab was conducted again?
Read pp. 176-180.
Do problems #1, 2, 4 on page 176.
Do problem #3 on page 180 (top group of problems)
Dor problem #15 on page 194.
Test tomorrow.
Possible review problems: 33, 35, 39, 43, 47 on pages 270-2
Test 05 today.
Read pp. 181-186.
Do problems #2 & 3 on page 185.
Solve the following problems on the energy worksheet.
Do #1, 3 on Energy with Outside Forces page
Do #1, 2 on Combination Energy Problems page
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Do #5 & 6 on Energy with Outside Forces page
Do #3 & 4 on Combination Energy Problems page (Hint: think momentum)
Finish the problem started in class.
Work on test corrections. Remember, do them on a separate sheet of paper. If you missed the beginning part of 19 or 20, you need to redo the entire problem.
Test 05 Corrections due on Monday, March 5.
Finish the problem started in class.
Do #61 and 62 on page 198-9.
Work on test corrections.
Test 06 will take place on Tuesday, March 13.
Download the revised Step 2 for your project.
Solve for the indicated quantities. You may want to divide the tasks between you and your partner.
Test 06 has been moved to Tuesday, March 13.
Finish Step 3 by completing the Excel spreadsheet. Here are several things to keep in mind:
* Be careful with absolute versus relative references. If a quantity seems like it should change from location to location, you should be using at least one relative reference.
* To calculate the normal force, you will need to create a seperate equation for each location. Draw a force diagram and solve.
* The banked angle can be solved for by assuming there is no friction acting centripetally. Refer to the sample problems in class. You will need to find the banked angle prior to find the normal force.
In addition, download (right click, Save As) and watch the tutorial movie about NoLimits Coaster. It will help you beome familar with the program. The movie is lengthy -- if your connection fails or if it is too slow, you can view it in class.
Complete the spreadsheet.
Read through Step 4.
When you enter class on Wednesday, you wil be completing Part II and Part III.
Download the revised Step 4 for your project.
Solve for the dissipative force AND update your "Total Energy" equation on the Excel spreadsheet. The total energy should now depend on the distance traveled and the dissipative force.
Margo, please attend OLOT with Matt Raine.
Your spreadsheet should be finished.
When you arrive on Monday, you will have exactly one period to finish your rollercoaster AND to collect data for your spreadsheet. Work efficiently.
One thought: getting your passenger to feel weightless on the camelback can be challenging. You should probably look at your spreadsheet. The entry for normal force should read: Fn = Fg - Fc. Your goal is to make that zero.
Download the final project requirements. You should coordinate division of labor with your partner. The project is due at the beginning of class this Friday.
Test 06 is tomorrow. It will consist of two parts: 1) in class short answer and 2) take home. It covers the following:
* Work, power, energy (All of chapter 5)
* Banked frictionless curves
* Multi-step problems that could involve kinematics, circular motion, and momentum.
Complete the take home section of the test. While you have 80 minutes, you should NOT need that much. Do not open the test until you are ready to take it -- once you have opened it, the test has started. Remember, you are on your honor to complete it according to the directions. The test is due at the beginning of class on Friday.
Finish up the final project. You are welcome to use the computers during free periods if no one is using them.
3/14
3/20
Read 17.1.
Read 17.2 (pp. 634-6)
Do problems on page 633, Section Review: #1, 4, 6.
Do problems on page 636 #1, 2, 3
Do problems on page 654 #3, 6, 9
Do problem on page 636 #4
Do problems on page 654 #16, 17, 40
Read 17.3 (pp. 643-645 & 648-649)
Do problems on page 654 #41, 49, 51
3/27
Do problems on page 654 #30, 37, 57, 60
Hint: problem 60 requires you to look at forces in the x-direction and the y-direction!
3/28
Read 19.1 (pp. 694-696)
Read 19.2 (pp. 700-702)
Do problems #1, 3, 5 on the Electric Force Practice sheet.
4/2
Read 19.1 (pp. 696-699)
Do problems on page 695 #1 & 2
Do problems on page 703 #1 & 2
Do problems on page 717 #5 & 14
Read 19.3 (pp. 708-712)
Do problems on page 717 #11, 15, 21, 51
Go home and investigate a flashlight. Find the voltage supplied by the battery. Find the current in the circuit. Find the resistance of the bulb. Find the power of the bulb. Note: take the lightbulb out of the light and look at the numbers on it. Some of them should be in units you recognize. Also, look at the numbers on the battery. From this, find the answers.
Read 20.2 (pp. 736-746). Skim for meaning -- we covered this in class.
Do problems #1 & 2 on the Simple Circuits sheet.
FYI: No quiz on Friday.
Read 20.3 (pp. 746-751) for more practice on complicated circuits.
Do problems #1, 2, 3 on page 745
Do problems #3, 4 on the Simple Circuits sheet.
TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY (4/25).
Do problems #1A (only) and 2A (only) on page 748
Do problems #10, 20, 22, and 25 on pages 755-756
Do problems #14, 35, 38, 43 on pages 755-757
At this point, the problems should be straight forward. Make them perfect.
Do problems #4-6 on page 752 (section review)
Do problems #29, 49 on pages 755-757
Test tomorrow. Test covers charge, field, potential, and circuits (chapter 17, 19, & 20).
To review, try the first three problems of each section review (SR) in the book.
Read 21.1-2 (pp. 766-772)
Do problems #1-3 on page 769.
Do problems #1-3 on page 772.
Read 21.3 (pp. 773-775)
Do problems #3-5 on page 775.
Do problems #12 and 35 on pages 781-783
Read 21.3 (pp. 776-778)
Do problems #21, 22, 43 on pages 781-783. Ignore the hint on 43. Just keep in mind that the proton is going around the circle at a constant speed.
Do problems #23, 26, 33, 44 on pages 781-783.
FYI: I will not be at school until noon on Thursday (5/3).
Work on your lab. Start on the title, abstract, method, and data sections. The method will take you a while.
Do problems #34, 36, 38, and 41 on pages 781-783.
Catch up day.
Do: Create your graph for Lab 06. I will expect to see a hard copy in class tomorrow.
Test corrections for Test 07 due on Friday, May 11.
Lab 06 due on Friday, May 18.
Test 08 on Wednesday May 23.
Read 22.1 (pp.794-800)
Do #1 & 2 on page 802
Do #1 & 2 on page 800
Do #3 on page 802
Read pp 803-805
Do #22, 42
Work on your lab.
Work on your lab.
Enjoy the sun.
Doing problems
sure is fun.
Work on your lab.
NEWS: The lab is offically due Monday in class. This change in due date stems from a desire to keep student stress levels down.
For those of you who were absent, we signed up for group preference for the final project. Here is the introductory letter that describes the four groups. Please email me your top three preferences before Friday and I will attempt to honor them.
We need 4L plastic jugs (from vinegar, wiper fluid, etc) to make generators. The jugs look like this:
Finish lab.
Read the this article on micro-hydro power.
Be prepared to work efficiently on Monday.
Test on Wednesday.
For Groups 1 & 3: try this link (group 1 & 3) or this article (group 1).
Work on project.
Study for test.
5/25
Your presentations are due on Friday, June 1st. No extensions. Each presentation will be between 10-15 minutes long. Make sure that your power point contains all needed slides to describe your project and sited references.
You have only ONE LONG PERIOD to work on it in class. Make sure you and your partners are dividing up the work in an appropriate manner. You should start working on your power point.
FINAL EXAM: The final exam is on Friday, June 8, at 1 PM. You will be allowed a calculator and writing utensils. No cell phones. This is the equation sheet that will appear on the exam.
To study for the exam, I would gather your previous tests and quizzes. Use them as a study guide. Try answering the questions without looking at the answers. Also, below are several problem that might help you review topics. These problems are not necessarily "what's on final" nor are they the same difficulty as the final.
Work on your projects. They should be ready for class.
You will email me the presentations in the first 10 minutes of class. You can also use this time to organize your presentation. DO NOT PLAN ON USING THIS TIME TO FINISH YOUR PROJECT.