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Isra University
Faculty of Science
Course Calendar
2016/2017
Department of Physics
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* Course Title: General Physics 1
* Course No.: 102101
* Instructor :
* Office hours:
* Course Description:
(3 credit hours, Prerequisite: None)
Vectors, Basics of Mechanics Description of Motion in one Dimension, Motion in two
Dimensions, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work Energy Theorem, Collisions and
Rotational Motion
* Objectives:
This course aims to develop student’s ability to understand the general fundamentals
of physics such as:
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The vectors and their application.
The basic principle of mechanical properties.
The kinematics and particle dynamics.
* General Outcome:
Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the following at the end of
the course:
 Units of Measurement in Physics
 One-dimensional motion, Two-dimensional motion, and Newton’s Laws of Motion
 Work, Energy, and Power
 Linear Momentum and Collisions
 Rotational motion.
Week
Dates
Ch. & PP.
Remarks
Ch2 Motion in one dimension
First
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Position, Velocity, and Speed.
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Instantaneous Velocity
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Acceleration, Motion Diagrams
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One-Dimensional Motion with
Constant Acceleration
Ch2 Motion in one dimension
Second
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Freely Falling Objects.
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Kinematic Equations Derived from
Calculus
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Applications
Ch3 Vectors
Third
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Coordinate Systems
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Vector and Scalar Quantities
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Some Properties of Vectors
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Components of a Vector and Unit
Vectors
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The Scalar Product of Two Vectors
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The Vector Product of Two Vectors
Ch4 Motion in two dimension
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The Position, Velocity, and
Acceleration Vectors
Fourth
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Two-Dimensional Motion with
Examples
Constant Acceleration
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Projectile Motion
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Uniform Circular Motion
Fifth
Sixth
Ch4 Motion in two dimension
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Tangential and Radial Acceleration
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Relative Velocity and Relative
Acceleration
Seventh
Ch5 The Laws of motion
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The Concept of Force
The First Exam
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Newton's First Law and Inertial
Frames
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Mass
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Newton's Second Law
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The Gravitational Force and Weight
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Newton's Third Law
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Analysis Models Using Newton's
Second Law
Forces of Friction
Ch6 Circular Motion and other
applications of newton’s laws
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Extending the Particle in Uniform
Circular Motion Model (Newton's
Eighth
Second Law Applied to Uniform
Examples
Circular Motion)
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Nonuniform Circular Motion.
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Motion in Accelerated Frames
Ninth
Tenth
Ch7 Energy of a System
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Work Done by a Constant Force
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Work Done by a Varying Force
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Kinetic Energy and the Work-
The Second Exam
Kinetic Energy Theorem
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Ch8 Conservation of Energy
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Analysis Model: Non-Isolated
System (Energy)
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Eleventh
Analysis Model: Non-Isolated
System (Energy)
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Situations Involving Kinetic
Friction
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Changes in Mechanical Energy for
Nonconservative Force
Twelfth
Ch9 Linear Momentum and Collisions
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Linear Momentum
Examples
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Analysis Model: Isolated System
and Nonisolated System
(Momentum)
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Collisions in One Dimension
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Collisions in Two Dimensions
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The Center of Mass
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Systems of Many Particles.
Ch10 Rotation of a Rigid Object About a
Fixed Axis
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Angular Position, Velocity, and
Acceleration
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Analysis Model: Rigid Object
Under Constant Angular
Thirteenth
Acceleration
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Torque
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Analysis Model: Rigid Object Under
a Net Torque
Fourteenth
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Calculation of Moments of Inertia.
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Rotational Kinetic Energy
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Energy Considerations in
Rotational Motion
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Rolling Motion of a Rigid Object.
Fifteenth
The Final Exam
Sixteen
* Assessment instruments
1. Short reports and / or presentation, and / or short research projects.
2. First and second exams
3. Attendance and participations
4. Final exam
Grade Distribution
Assessment instruments
First examination
Second Examination
Participation
Final examination
Total
Marks
25
25
10
40
100
* Textbook and Supporting Material
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics (9th edition), by R.A. Serway
Suggested references:
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Fundamentals of Physics, 6th edition, by D. Halliday et. al, Wiley, 2001.
Physics for Scientists and Engineers by R. D. Knight, Addison, 2004.
Physics, 5th edition by J. Cutnell and K. Johnson, Wiley, 2001.