Instructor: ALSIN, Michael; MYERS, Cheryl
Course: Physics
Name (LAST, First):_________________, __________________
Block (circle): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Date (MM/DD/YY): ___/___/___
Fall Semester Learning Targets for Physics
After studying the material of this unit, the student [YOU] should be able to:
Unit 1: Kinematics.
Scientific Literacy:
1.
Distinguish between a scientific model and a scientific theory.
2.
Explain why experiments are important in the testing of a theory and the improvement of a model.
3.
Explain why uncertainty is present in all measurements.
4.
State the SI units of mass, length, and time.
5.
Know the following metric (SI) prefixes and values: mega, kilo, deci, centi, milli, micro, and nano
6.
Use these prefixes in problem solving and conversions.
7.
Express a number in power of ten notation and use power of ten notation in problem solving.
8.
Use appropriate significant digits and rounding in all calculations and answers.
Kinematics:
9.
State from memory the meaning of the key terms and phrases used in kinematics.
10. List the SI units and abbreviations associated with displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time.
11. Describe the motion of an object in terms of x, v, and a.
12. Differentiate between a vector quantity and a scalar quantity.
13. State which quantities used in kinematics are vector quantities and which are scalar quantities.
14. State the symbols used in kinematics and know their meanings: xf, xo, Δx, y, yo, Δy, v, vo, vx, vyo, vyf, a, g, t.
Problem Solving:
15. Extract data, both given and implied, in word problems.
16. Organize this extracted data using a data table.
17. Use the extracted data to solve word problems by applying the given kinematics equations.
Graphical Analysis:
18. Interpret [graph into words] and predict [words into graph] plots of x vs. t, v vs. t, and a vs. t.
19. Use the methods of graphical analysis to determine instantaneous and average velocity, instantaneous and
average acceleration, and displacement.
20. Use a given plot (x vs. t, v vs. t, or a vs. t) to sketch the two other plots.
2-Dimensional Motion:
21. Use trigonometry (sine, cosine, tangent) and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for sides and angles of right
triangles.
22. Use the trigonometric component method to resolve a vector into its components in the x and y directions.
23. Determine the vector resultant in problems involving vector addition or subtraction of two vector quantities.
24. Solve projectile motion problems [two dimension].
Lab Learning Targets are DATA BASED!
Experiment 01: Graph Matching
25. Identify, locate, setup/connect, and use a Vernier LabPro interface and Motion Detector.
26. Predict, sketch, and test distance vs. time and velocity vs. time kinematics plots.
27. Determine what slope represents for position vs. time and velocity vs. time plots.
28. Determine what area represents for a velocity vs. time plot.
29. Sketch plots of x vs. t, v vs. t, and a vs. t when given a description of the motion.
Experiment 06: Ball Toss
30. Use the Vernier hardware to measure and appropriately display position, velocity, and acceleration.
31. Predict, sketch, and test position vs. time, velocity vs. time, and acceleration vs. time kinematics plots for an
object undergoing uniform acceleration.
32. Use the Vernier software to determine:
a. position, displacement, velocity, and acceleration from a position vs. time plot.
b. displacement, velocity, and acceleration from a velocity vs. time plot.
c. acceleration from an acceleration vs. time plot.
33. Given any one of the three plots (xt, vt, at) for a uniformly accelerated object, be able to sketch the other two.
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Fall Semester Learning Targets for Physics
After studying the material of this unit, the student [YOU] should be able to:
Unit 2: Statics and Dynamics.
1. Newton’s Laws:
a. State Newton's three laws of motion.
b. Give an example to illustrate each law.
2. Explain what is meant by the term net force.
3. Use the methods of vector algebra to determine the net force acting on an object.
4. Define each of the following terms: mass, inertia, weight. Be able to distinguish between mass and weight.
5. Identify the SI units for force, mass, and acceleration.
6. Define each of the following types of forces: applied, normal, gravitational, weight, friction, tension.
7. Define static frictional force, kinetic frictional force, the coefficient of static friction, and the coefficient of
kinetic friction.
8. Identify the forces acting on an object
9. Draw an accurate free body diagram locating each of the forces acting on an object or a system of objects.
10. Apply the above and kinematics concepts to solve force word problems in one and two dimensions.
Lab Learning Targets are DATA BASED!
Experiment 11: Newton’s Third Law
11.
Use Vernier Force sensor to measure the force applied to an object.
12.
Identify force action-reaction pairs.
13.
Explain the directional relationship between force pairs.
14.
Explain Newton’s third law in simple language.
Experiment 09: Newton’s Second Law
15.
Use force and motion sensors with dynamics equipment (track, cart, etc.) to simultaneously measure the
force applied to an object and the resulting acceleration of the object.
16.
Explain the relationships between force, mass, and acceleration using plots of the data collected.
17.
Explain the relationships between force, acceleration, velocity, and position in back-and-forth motion.
18.
Given any one of the four plots (xt, vt, at, Ft) for an accelerated object, be able to sketch the other three.
Experiment 12: Friction
19.
Use Vernier lab equipment and the data collected to determine the relationship between force of static
friction and weight and force of kinetic friction and weight. Determine the coefficients of static and kinetic
friction.
20.
Explain the shape of the plots of applied force vs. time when friction is present.
21.
Extract relevant data from the plots and use this data to determine friction force and coefficient of friction.
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Fall Semester Learning Targets for Physics
After studying the material of this unit, the student [YOU] should be able to:
Unit 3: WEP [Work, Energy, Power]:
Work:
1.
Define work, both in words and mathematically.
2.
Distinguish between work in the scientific sense as compared to the colloquial sense.
3.
Use the mathematical definition of work to solve problems:
a. when a constant force is applied parallel to the displacement (either in the same direction or opposite)
b. when a constant force is applied at an angle other than parallel to the displacement.
c. using graphical analysis.
Kinetic Energy:
4.
Define kinetic energy, both in words and mathematically.
5.
Use the mathematical definition of kinetic energy to solve problems.
Potential Energy:
6.
Define gravitational potential energy, both in words and mathematically.
7.
Use the mathematical definition of gravitational potential energy to solve problems.
8.
Define elastic potential energy, both in words and mathematically.
9.
Use the mathematical definition of elastic potential energy to solve problems.
Non-Mechanical Forms of Energy:
10. Give examples of forms of energy that are not mechanical.
Work-Energy Theorem:
11. State the work-energy theorem and apply the theorem to solve problems.
12. Distinguish between a conservative and a non-conservative force. Give examples of each type of force.
Conservation of Energy:
13. State the law of conservation of energy.
14. Determine where/when/under what conditions the law of conservation of energy is applicable.
15. Apply the law of conservation of energy, when applicable, to problems involving mechanical energy.
Power:
16. Define power, both in words and mathematically.
17. Distinguish between power in the scientific sense as compared to the colloquial sense.
18. Use the mathematical definition of power to solve problems.
Lab Learning Targets are DATA BASED!
Experiment 18: Work and Energy
Lab.18.1. Use a motion detector and a force sensor to measure the position of and force on various objects.
Lab.18.2. Determine the work done on an object using the data collected.
Lab.18.3. Determine the kinetic energy of an object using the data collected.
Lab.18.4. Determine the relationship between work done on an object and its change of mechanical energy.
Experiment 16: Energy of a Ball
Lab.16.1. Measure the change in the kinetic and potential energies as a ball moves in free-fall.
Lab.16.2. Determine the relationship between KE, PE, and ME as a ball moves in free-fall.
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Fall Semester Learning Targets for Physics
After studying the material of this unit, the student [YOU] should be able to:
Unit 4: Momentum & Collisions: Object Interaction
Linear Momentum:
1.
Define linear momentum, both in words and mathematically.
2.
Write Newton's Second Law of Motion in terms of momentum.
Impulse:
3.
Define impulse, both in words and mathematically.
4.
Relate impulse to momentum, both in words and mathematically.
Conservation of Momentum:
5.
State the Law of Conservation of Momentum.
6.
Write the Law of Conservation of Momentum for a system involving two masses.
7.
Determine under what conditions the law of conservation of momentum is applicable.
8.
Apply the law of conservation of momentum, when applicable, to problems involving collisions.
Collisions:
9.
Distinguish between elastic, inelastic, and real collisions.
10. Apply the laws of conservation of momentum and energy to problems involving collisions between two
masses.
Lab Learning Targets are DATA BASED!
Experiment 19: Collisions
Lab.19.1. Calculate energy and momentum changes of objects during different types of collisions.
Lab.19.2. Classify collisions as elastic, inelastic, or completely inelastic.
Experiment 20: Impulse & Momentum
Lab.20.1. Calculate a cart’s momentum change during a collision.
Lab.20.2. Calculate the impulse given to an object during a collision.
Lab.20.3. Compare and contrast [similarities and differences] momentum change and impulse.
Lab.20.4. Compare average and peak forces during an impulse.
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Fall Semester Learning Targets for Physics
After studying the material of this unit, the student [YOU] should be able to:
Unit 5: Periodic Motion
11.1.
11.2.
11.3.
State the conditions required to produce SHM.
Determine the period of motion of an object of mass m attached to a spring of force constant k.
Calculate the velocity, acceleration, potential, and kinetic energy at any point in the motion of an object
undergoing SHM.
11.4. Determine the period of a simple pendulum of length L.
11.5. State the conditions necessary for resonance. Give examples of instances where resonance is beneficial and
destructive.
11.6
Explain how damped harmonic motion can be achieved to prevent destructive resonance.
11.7
Distinguish between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave and give examples of each type of wave.
11.8. Calculate the speed of longitudinal waves through liquids and solids and the speed of transverse waves in
ropes and strings.
11.9a. Calculate the energy transmitted by a wave, the power of a wave, and the intensity of a wave, across a unit
area A.
11.9b. Calculate, for two given waves, the ratio of the energy transmitted, the ratio of the power, and the ratio of the
intensities, across a unit area A.
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.
5.5.
5.6.
5.7.
5.8.
5.9.
5.10.
5.11.
Calculate the centripetal acceleration of a point mass in uniform circular motion given the radius of the circle
and either the linear speed or the period of the motion.
Identify the force that is the cause of the centripetal acceleration and determine the direction of the
acceleration vector.
Use Newton's laws of motion and the concept of centripetal acceleration to solve word problems.
Distinguish between centripetal acceleration and tangential acceleration.
State the relationship between the period of the motion and the frequency of rotation and express this
relationship using a mathematical equation.
Write the equation for Newton's universal law of gravitation and explain the meaning of each symbol in the
equation.
Determine the magnitude and direction of the gravitational field strength (g) at a distance r from a body of
mass m.
Use Newton's second law of motion, the universal law of gravitation, and the concept of centripetal
acceleration to solve problems involving the orbital motion of satellites.
Explain the "apparent" weightlessness of an astronaut in orbit.
Use Kepler's laws to solve word problems involving planetary/orbital motion.
Use Newton's second law of motion, the universal law of gravitation, and the concept of centripetal
acceleration to derive Kepler's third law.
Lab Learning Targets are DATA BASED!
Lab.14.1. Measure the period of a pendulum as a function of amplitude, length, and bob mass.
Lab.14.2. Determine the effects of damping on amplitude, frequency, and period.
Lab.15.1. Measure the position and velocity as a function of time for an oscillating mass and spring system.
Lab.15.2. Compare the observed motion of a mass and spring system to a mathematical model of simple harmonic
motion.
Lab.15.3. Determine the amplitude, period, phase constant [phase shift], and vertical shift of the observed simple
harmonic motion.
Lab.17.1. Examine the energies [kinetic, potential, TME] involved in simple harmonic motion.
Lab.17.2. Test the principle of conservation of energy as applied to SHM.
Lab.WG.1. Measure the velocity, radius, and centripetal force for a rotating mass.
Lab.WG.2. Determine the relationships between velocity, radius, and force for centripetal motion.
Lab.KL.1. Determine the relationships between orbital radius, period, and swept area for a planet in motion.
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