Conceptual Physics
Study Guide for Chapters 2-4
You will need to know, apply, comprehend, analyze physical situations described
in the above chapters.
Define terms and know/utilize their units, select and employ formulas to solve
problems involving these chapters:
Ch2 Equilibrium, Ch3 Newton’s 1st Law, and Ch4 1 Dimensional (Linear) Motion
Ch2 Force, Mechanical Equilibrium, Vector, Scalar, tension, Equilibrium at rest
and while moving
Ch3 Newton’s 1st Law, mass
Ch4 Speed/unit, velocity/unit, acceleration/unit, acceleration due to
gravity/amount and unit , Free Fall
BIG 5 Phormulas
V=d
t
a=v
vf = vi + at vf =
vi + ad
d = 1/2 at 2
t
g can be substituted for a in acceleration problems when an object is falling.