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Physics Syllabus
This course uses a highly mathematical approach to physics (modeling and
analysis). Students use many algebraic and trigonometric concepts while
investigating physics content. Algebra II is a prerequisite.
Kinematics
• 1-D Kinematics
• Distance, Velocity, Acceleration
• Vectors
• Projectiles
How Components Vary
Determine Range and Time Of Flight
Dynamics
• Force, Inertia, Mass
• 1st Law
• 2nd Law F=Ma
• 3rd Law Action/Reaction
• Centripetal Force
• Universal Gravitation
Momentum
• Impulse
• Momentum
• Conservation Of Momentum
• Elastic vs. Inelastic Collisions
Work, Energy and Power
• Conservation Of Energy
• Simple Machines
Levers, Pulleys, Inclined Planes
• Efficiency
• Work
• Potential Energy
• Kinetic Energy
• Power
Electrostatics
• Charging By Conduction, Induction
• Coulombs Law
• Electric Fields
• Field Lines (Direction, Density)
• Electric Potential
Electric Circuits
• Current, Voltage, Resistance
• Ohm’s Law
• Ammeters, Voltmeters
• Circuit Elements, Symbols
• Series, Parallel Resistance
• Super Conductivity
Electromagnetism
• Magnetic Fields
• Ferromagnetism
• Electromagnets
• Induction
• Transformers
• Motors/ Generators
Waves
• Wave Properties
• Wave Length, Frequency
• Reflection, Refraction
• Snell’s Law
• Interference, Diffraction, Polarization
• Standing Waves
• Sound
• Doppler Effect
• Light/ Electromagnetic Spectrum
Properties, Behaviors and Applications of
Radio,
Microwaves, Infra-Red, Visible Light,
Ultraviolet, X-rays and Gamma Rays
Geometric Optics (Mirrors, Lenses)
Mirrors
• Plane, Spherical
• Ray Diagrams
Lenses
• Converging/Diverging
• Image Properties
Real Vs. Virtual
Erect Vs. Inverted
Fluids
• Density and Pressure
• Depth
• Archimedes’ Principle
• Pascal’s Principle
• Bernoulli’s Principle
• Fluids In Motion
Modern Physics (Atomic, Nuclear)
• Bohr vs. DeBroglie
• Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
• Special Relativity
• Nuclear Decay
• Parent Daughter Nuclei
• Half-Life
• Shielding
• α, β, γ Radiation
• Nuclear Reactions
• Fission, Fusion
• Isotope
Text – Cutnell & Johnson
Chapter 1 – physics units, math tools, vectors
p. 20 questions 1,3,4,8,10
problems 5,11,19,25,31
Chapter 2 -
displacement, velocity, acceleration, free fall
graphical analysis of velocity and acceleration
p. 51 questions 1,3,4,6,10,13
problems 3,7,15,23,41
Chapter 3 -
instantaneous velocity & acceleration, projectiles
relative velocity and relativity
p. 77 questions 2,3,5,7,8,11
problems 1,5,13,21,27,37
Chapter 4 -
force, Newton’s laws, gravity, normal force
friction, tension, equilibrium/non-equilibrium
p. 119 questions 1,5,6,10,15,26
problems 3,5,13,19,23,31,39
Chapter 5 -
uniform circular motion, centripetal acceleration and
force, satellite orbits, weightlessness, vertical motion
p. 147 questions 2,5,7,9,11,15
problems 5,9,13,21,31,37
Chapter 6 -
work, potential energy, kinetic energy, conservation laws
power, work by variable forces
p. 179 questions 1,3,6,10,14,16
problems 5,9,13,21,27,35
Chapter 7 -
impulse and momentum, conservation of momentum,
elastic and inelastic collisions, center of mass
p. 205 questions 2,6,8,9,13,18
problems 1,5,9,17,31,35,41
Chapter 8 -
angular velocity and acceleration, centripetal and
tangential acceleration, rolling motion
p. 230 questions 4,6,8,12,14
problems 3,7,13,17,23,31
Chapter 9 -
torque, center of gravity, Newton’s 2nd law rotation
rotation work and energy, angular momentum
p. 263 questions 5,8,10,14,24
problems 2,5,16,23,32
Chapter 10 -
simple harmonic motion, pendulum, spring, damping
elasticity, stress, strain, Hooke’s law
p. 298 questions 4,8,12,16,17,19
problems 1,5,11,19,33,43
Chapter 11 -
density, pressure, Pascal’s principle, Archimedes
principle, Bernoulli’s principle, viscosity
p. 336 questions 4,8,10,12,14,22,24
problems 5,9,23,31,39,43
Chapter 16 -
wave motion, longitudinal and transverse waves
frequency, wavelength, velocity, sound intensity
Doppler effect
p. 485 questions 2,6,9,10,16,18
problems 1,15,41,49,61
Chapter 17 -
wave superposition, constructive/destructive interference,
diffraction, beats, standing waves,
longitudinal waves, complex sound waves
p. 514 questions 4,6,8,11,15,16
problems 1,7,11,17,27,37
Chapter 18 -
electric force and charge, conductors & insulators,
Coulomb’s law, electric fields, capacitors, Gauss’ law
p. 550 questions 3,4,6,8,11,14
problems 1,5,11,15,27,35
Chapter 19 -
electric potential, voltage, equipotential, capacitors
with dielectrics, defibrillators
p. 580 questions 1,2,6,8,12,15
problems 1,5,9,15,27,31,37
Chapter 20 -
current, Ohm’s law, resistivity, electric power, AC/DC,
series & parallel circuits, Kirchhoff’s rules, RC circuits
p. 618 questions 1,2,4,6,8,12
problems 1,5,9,17,23,37
Chapter 21 -
magnetic fields & forces, charges in magnetic fields,
current forces, coil torque, electromagnets, solenoids
Ampere’s law
p. 660 questions 2,5,6,8,11,13
problems 1,5,9,15,23,27
Chapter 22 -
induced emf and current, magnetic flux, Faraday’s law,
Lenz’s law, sound, generators, inductance
p. 699 questions 3,4,6,10,13,14
problems 1,7,11,15,25,29
Chapter 23 -
alternating current, resonance circuits, semiconductors,
solar cells & transistors
p. 728 questions 2,3,5,8,11
problems 1,5,15,21,27,33
Chapter 24 -
e/m spectrum, speed of light, e/m wave energy, Doppler
shift, polarization, radar traps, satellite dishes
p. 754 questions 1,2,4,6,8,11
problems 1,5,9,15,23,29,33
Chapter 25 -
reflection, mirrors, magnification,
p. 778 questions 2,6,7,8,11,12
problems 1,5,13,21,23,27
Chapter 26 -
refraction, lenses, index of refraction, magnification,
Snell’s law, critical angle, image formation, human eye
p. 820 questions 2,3,6,8,14,26
problems 1,9,23,31,39,45
Chapter 31 -
nuclear structure, strong forces, radioactivity, fission,
fusion, elementary particles, string theory
p. 971 questions 1,3,4,6,8,10,12
problems 1,5,9,11,21,23