PHY 161 General Physics I (Balduz) homepage Fall 2009
Jose L Balduz Jr 
Assistant Professor of Physics 
Mercer University
1400 Coleman Ave
Macon, GA 31207 USA
 
SYLLABUS
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SCHEDULE
Science & Engineering Bldg 205 
478-301-2229
balduz_jl@mercer.edu
Jose's  homepage 
Jose's office schedule

Student Instruction sessions:

Mondays: 6:00-7:10 PM
Tuesdays: 3:15-4:25 PM
Thursdays: 5:40-6:50 PM
For all sessions, the room will be EGC 225A

Course textbook:
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
, 6th edition, by Tipler & Mosca

Reading assignments (wiki eBook) & Homework (WebAssign):
WebAssign self-enrollment site (class key: mercer 3636 5502)
WebAssign login (main site)

HyperPhysics is also a useful physics study website. 
It is maintained by the Department of Physics at Georgia State University.
 
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html 


Part A:  Introduction and Kinematics. Ch. 1, 2, 3
Exam A (M 9/28) solutions: A, B, C, D.
Exam problems with solutions:
Exam A spring 2009: A, B, C, D. / Exam A fall 2008: A, B, C, D. / Exam A spring 2008: A, B, C, D.
Additional practice exam problems: 
Equations  |  Material Science  |  Vector Addition  |  Vector Addition (2)  |  Dot Product  |  Cross Product  |  Linear Acceleration  |  Free Fall  |  Truck-Car Collision  |  Drag Race  |  Elevated Projectile  |  Daredevil Stunt  | Flywheel Projectile  |  Centrifuge  |
Measurement and Vectors:  Ch. 1 (all). Quiz 1 (in class) F 9/4.
    Homework 1 (online) due W 9/9, 8am: Ch. 1 (8, 10, 34, 50, 54, 60, 66):  Solutions.

>>Correct Numerical Answers (3 significant figures)  
>>Examples of error propagation  
Motion in One Dimension:  Ch. 2 (1-3). Quiz 2 (in class) W 9/16.
    Homework 2 (online) due W 9/16, noon: Ch. 2 (12, 26, 42, 56, 72, 86):  Solutions.

Motion in Two and Three Dimensions:  Ch. 3 (all). Quiz 3 (in class) F 9/25.
    Homework 3 (online) due F 9/25, noon: Ch. 3 (24, 30, 56, 66, 86, 108):  Solutions.

Part B:  Newton's Laws of Motion. Ch. 4, 5
Exam B (M 10/26) solutions: A, B, C
Newton's Laws problems with solutions:
Exam B spring 2009: A, B, C, D. / Exam B fall 2008: A, B, C, D. / Exam B spring 2008: A, B, C, D.
Center of Mass problems with solutions:
Exam C spring 2009: B. / Exam D fall 2008: D. / Exam D spring 2008: B.
Additional practice exam problems: 
Rocketship Ride  |  Smooth Tabletop  |  Incline Pulley  |  Cargo Safety  |  Tabletop Friction  |  Table Friction Measurement  |  Inclined Plane & Pulley  |  Speedway Bank  |  Circular Pendulum  |  Center of Mass  |
Newton's Laws:  Ch. 4 (all). Quiz 4 (in class) F 10/9.
     Homework 4 (online) due F 10/9, noon: Ch. 4 (20, 30, 52, 58, 70, 80, 94):  Solutions.

Additional Applications of Newton's Laws
:  Ch. 5 (1-3, 5).  Quiz 5 (in class) W 10/21.
    Homework 5 (online) due R 10/22, noon: Ch. 5 (16, 40, 44, 56, 68, 84, 138): 
Solutions.
   
See practice homework assignment & solution.    

Part C:  Energy and Momentum. Ch. 6, 7, 8
Exam C (F 11/20) solutions: A, B, C, D coming soon...
Energy & Momentum problems with solutions:
Exam C spring 2009: A, B, C, D. / Exam D fall 2008: A, C, D. / Exam D spring 2008: B, C.
Energy problems with solutions:
Exam C fall 2008: A, B, C. / Exam C spring 2008: A, B, C, D.  
Additional practice exam problems: 
Lift Power  |  Spring-Mass Power  |  Vertical Loop  |  Vertical Mass-Spring  |  Pinball Launch  |  Non-Conservative Force  |  Moving Cargo Power  |  Air Track  |  Bullet Gun  |  Bullet Speed  | 
Work and Kinetic Energy:  Ch. 6 (all).  
 
   Homework 6 (online) due T 11/3, noon: Ch. 6 (26, 40, 54, 60, 74):  Solutions.

    See practice homework assignment & solution.     
Conservation of Energy
:  Ch. 7 (all). 
    Homework 7 (online) due T 11/10, noon: Ch. 7 (20, 34, 56, 78, 86, 98, 102):  Solutions.

    See practice homework assignment & solution.   
Quiz 6 & 7 (in class) M 11/9.
Conservation of Linear Momentum:  Ch. 8 (1-4).  Quiz 8 (in class) M 11/16.
    Homework 8 (online) due T 11/17, noon: Ch. 8 (4, 46, 72, 92, 110, 116):  Solutions.

    See practice homework assignment & solution.

Part the Last:  Rotation, Relativity and Gravity. Ch. 9, R, 11
Rotation problems with solutions:
Exam D fall 2008: B, D. / Exam D spring 2008: A, B, D.
Additional practice exam problems: 
Rotational Inertia  |  Equilibrium  |  Space Station  |  Spin Cycle  |  Turn Table  |  YoYo Drop |
  
Rotation:  Ch. 9 (all).  Quiz 9 (in class) W 12/2.
    Homework 9 (online) due W 12/2, noon: Ch. 9 TBA.
 
    See practice homework assignment & solution.  
Special Relativity: Ch. R (all). 
 
Gravity: Ch. 11 (1-4). 

Quiz R & 11 (in class) F 12/11.
Homework R & 11 (online) due F 12/11, noon: Ch. R & 11 TBA.
 

Additional Material (not covered in this course): Fluids, Oscillations and Thermal Physics
Fluids: Ch. 13
Oscillations:  Ch. 14. 
Practice exam problems:   Simple harmonic oscillator  |  SHO prediction  | 
Thermal Physics: Ch. 17-20 

FINAL EXAM: Ch. 1-9, R, 11; Monday 12/14, 2-5pm.


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