Physics I Study Guide
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Introduction, Constant Velocity, Chapters 1 – 2
Instructional Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. Express all mechanical quantities in terms of the three fundamental units of measure: length, mass, and time.
2. Correctly interpret metric prefixes, and be familiar with base units of the modern metric system (System
Internationale).
3. Use exponential notation, and a scientific calculator.
4. Estimate and express the sizes of some everyday things in terms of metric units and powers of ten.
5. Understand the reason for the adoption of atomic standards of measure.
6. Distinguish among average, instantaneous, and constant speed, and velocity.
7. Construct and interpret graphs of motion for experimental data. Use graphs to solve problems
involving distance, time, speed, and velocity. Identify the motion represented by graphs.
Reading Assignments: Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt
Ch. 1 About Science
Appendix A: Units of Measurement, pp. 645 - 46
Appendix B: Working with Units in Physics, pp. 647 - 48
Ch. 2 Speed and Velocity, pp. 1 - 14
Written Assignments:
Due Dates :
Metric System and Powers of Ten Worksheet...............................(10 pts).......M 8/19
Metric and Scientific Notation Quiz………………………………(50 pts)….. M 8/19
Constant Velocity Lab..................................................................(20 pts)……W 8/21
Constant Velocity using the Motion Detector …………………….(20 pts)…...T 8/27
Ch 2 Homework Problems:
p. 25 Review Questions #4 – 8
p. 26 Plug and Chug #26 – 27
p. 661 Practice Problems #5, 6, 17, 19…………………..(20 pts)……T 8/27
Test Ch. 1 - 2 .............................................................................(100 pts)......Th 8/29
Daily work may also be assigned.
Approximate Daily Schedule:
Students should read the assigned pages BEFORE the days these will be covered in class.
M 8/12
T 8/ 1 3
W 8/14
Th 8/15
F 8/16
Introduction to Physics
FCI; Measurement Standards pp. 1 – 8
Lab Activity and Measurement pp. 645 – 46
Metrics, Scientific notation, Fundamental and Derived units pp. 646 - 47
Continue Metric & Sci. Not.
M
T
W
Th
F
8/19
8/ 2 0
8/21
8/ 2 2
8/23
Metric and Sci Not Quiz; Constant motion: d , t , v pp. 9 - 14
Constant Speed Lab , graphs of motion pp. 21 - 23
Continue d vs t graphs
Continue speed and velocity
Speed and velocity
M
T
W
Th
8/26
8/ 2 7
8/ 28
8/29
Motion Detector Lab
Finish Constant velocity motion
Review
Test Ch 1 – 2: Metric System, Powers of 10, Constant Velocity
10-12
10-9
10-6
10-3
10-2
10-1
1
101
102
103
106
109
1012
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Power of Ten
0.000 000 000 001
0.000 000 001
0.000 001
0.001
0.01
0.1
Metric Prefix
pico (p)
nano (n)
micro (µ)
milli (m)
c e nt i ( c )
deci (d)
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10
100
1000
1 000 000
1 000 000 000
1 000 000 000 000
deka (dk)
hecto (h)
kilo (k)
Mega (M)
Giga (G)
T er a ( T )
HOMEWORK PROBLEM-SOLVING FORMAT:
You must show your work on all problems using the following format:
Given: d = 20 m
t=5s
Find:
speed v
Equation: v 
d 20m
m

4
t
5s
s
LAB REPORT FORMAT :
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III.
IV.
V.
Title of lab
Purpose - “ To study...” or “To measure...”
Data - Tables or charts
Data Analysis - Graphs and calculations
Summary statement - A one or two sentence summary of the lab and its results
or, Conclusion - Important definitions, results, data and graph interpretation, discussion of error.
PHYSICS I EXPECTATIONS:
1. Be Punctual : arrive on time and meet due dates for assignments
2. Be Prepared : bring pencil , paper , handouts , and textbook every day.
3. Be Focused : participate in class, take notes , don’t work on other hw
4. Be Responsible : for your own learning , and make-up work
5. Be Positive and Respectful : to your teachers and classmates.