Homework Assignment 8
Physics 55
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Due in class:
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Monday, November 14, 2005
Problem 1: Problems from the Text
The following are mainly easier shorter problems to encourage you to think about what you are reading.
Remember: you need to justify your answer to get credit with a brief sentence or two.
1. Answer “Sensible Statements” 3 and 5 on page 518 of the text.
2. Answer “True Statements” 1, 2, 4, 9, and 10 on page 541.
3. Do problem 25, parts a and c, on page 542.
4. Do problem 26b on page 542.
5. Do Sensible Statements 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 on page 571.
6. Do Sensible Statement 2 on page 647 of the text.
7. Do problem 19 on page 647 of the text.
Problem 2: Extra Credit
1. Problem 26 on page 572.
2. Problem 27 on page 572.
Problem 3: Comments about the Homework and Course
• About how long did it take you to complete this assignment?
• Do you feel that you are understanding the course material? If not, please indicate what topics or
ideas you would like to understand better.
• Comments or suggestions about other parts of the course such as reading, homeworks, lectures, or
observation sessions?
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