Instructor: ALSIN, Michael
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.
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5a.
1.5b.
1.6
Distinguish between a scientific model and a scientific theory.
Explain why experiments are important in the testing of a theory and the improvement of a model.
Explain why uncertainty is present in all measurements.
State the SI units of mass, length, and time.
State the following metric (SI) prefixes and values: mega, kilo, deci, centi, milli, micro, and nano
Use these prefixes in problem solving.
Express a number in power of ten notation and use power of ten notation in problem solving.
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4a.
2.4b.
2.5.
2.6a.
2.6b.
2.6c.
2.7.
2.8.
State from memory the meaning of the key terms and phrases used in kinematics.
List the SI unit and abbreviation associated with displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time.
Describe the motion of an object relative to a particular frame of reference in terms of x, v, and a.
Differentiate between a vector quantity and a scalar quantity.
State which quantities used in kinematics are vector quantities and which are scalar quantities.
State the symbols used in kinematics and know their meaning: xf, xo, Δx, y, yo, Δy, v, vo, vx, vyo, vyf, a, g, t.
Extract data, both given and implied, in word problems.
Organize this extracted data using a data table.
Use the extracted data to solve word problems by applying the given kinematics equations.
Interpret [graph into words] and predict [words into graph] plots of x vs. t, v vs. t, and a vs. t.
Use the methods of graphical analysis to determine instantaneous and average velocity, instantaneous and
average acceleration, and displacement.
3.1.
3.2.
Multiply or divide a vector quantity by a scalar quantity.
Use trigonometry (sine, cosine, tangent) and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for sides and angles of right
triangles.
Use the trigonometric component method to resolve a vector into its components in the x and y directions.
Use the trigonometric component method to determine the vector resultant in problems involving vector
addition or subtraction of two or more vector quantities.
Solve projectile motion problems [two dimension].
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
Lab Learning Targets are DATA BASED!
Lab.01.1. Identify, locate, setup/connect, and use a Vernier LabPro interface and Vernier Motion Detector.
Lab.01.2. Predict, sketch, and test distance vs. time and velocity vs. time kinematics plots.
Lab.01.3. Determine what slope represents for position vs. time and velocity vs. time plots.
Lab.01.4. Determine what area represents for a velocity vs. time plot.
Lab.01.5. Sketch plots of x vs. t, v vs. t, and a vs. t when given a description of the motion.
Lab.04.1. Use a Motion Detector to measure the speed and acceleration of an object rolling down an incline.
Lab.04.2. Plot real data on graph paper, draw a line of best fit [LoBF], and determine the equation (slope, yintercept) of this LoBF. Use interpolation and extrapolation to predict a value using your plot.
Lab.04.3. Use the linear regression function of a TI-8x calculator to determine the equation of the LoBF, with fit
quality (correlation), for real data. Simultaneously display the data and the LoBF on the calculator.
Lab.04.4.
Lab.04.5.
Determine the mathematical relationship between angle of an incline and acceleration of an object.
Estimate the value of free fall acceleration, g, by extrapolating the acceleration vs. sine of track angle graph.
Determine if an extrapolation of the acceleration vs. sine of track angle is valid by calculating the percent
error in your value.
Lab.04.5.
Use Vernier LoggerPro software to determine the equation of the line of best fit [LoBF] for linear data.
Predict, sketch, and test position vs. time, velocity vs. time, and acceleration vs. time kinematics plots for
an object in free-fall.
Determine the equations that describe x vs. t, v vs. t, and a vs. t plots of a ball in free-fall.
Use the Vernier hardware and software to measure position, velocity, and acceleration using the following
LoggerPro functions: examine, linear fit, curve fit, tangent [derivative], and statistics.
Lab.05.1.
Lab.05.2.
Lab.05.3.
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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.
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
4.6a.
4.6b.
4.7.
4.8.
4.9.
State Newton's three laws of motion and give examples that illustrate each law.
Explain what is meant by the term net force.
Use the methods of vector algebra to determine the net force acting on an object.
Define each of the following terms: mass, inertia, weight. Be able to distinguish between mass and weight.
Identify the SI units for force, mass, and acceleration.
Define each of the following types of forces: applied, normal, gravitational, weight, friction, tension.
Define static frictional force, kinetic frictional force, the coefficient of static friction, and the coefficient of
kinetic friction.
Identify the forces acting on an object
Draw an accurate free body diagram locating each of the forces acting on an object or a system of objects.
Apply the above and kinematics concepts to solve force word problems in one and two dimensions.
8.1.
8.2.
8.3.
State the definitions of torque, net torque, and their related terms and be able to explain each.
Calculate torque and net torque using force, distance, and angle values.
Solve torque and net torque word problems.
9.1.
Explain what is meant by, and mathematically define, the terms static equilibrium, translational equilibrium,
and rotational equilibrium. Be able to compare and contrast these three terms.
Solve static equilibrium problems, involving multiple forces, using the method of solving simultaneous
equations.
Solve static equilibrium problems, involving multiple forces, using the method of graphing simultaneous
equations.
9.2a.
9.2b.
Simple Machines (Not in textbook):
SM.1. Define and identify simple machines by type: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_machine
SM.2. Define input, output, effort, resistance, AMA, IMA, work, and efficiency and apply to simple machines.
SM.3. Define and apply Archimedes’ Principle.
SM.4. Define and apply Pascal’s Principle.
Lab Learning Targets are DATA BASED!
Lab.61.1.
Use Vernier Force sensors to measure the force applied to an object.
Lab.61.2.
Determine the resultant force when up to 3 forces act simultaneously on an object.
Lab.11.1.
Identify force action-reaction pairs.
Lab.11.2.
Explain the directional relationship between force pairs.
Lab.11.3.
Explain Newton’s third law in simple language.
Lab.73.1.
Setup lever systems; make input and output measurements of distance and force; and calculate work
in/out, IMA, AMA, and efficiency.
Lab.101.1. Setup pulley systems; make input and output measurements of distance and force; and calculate work
in/out, IMA, AMA, and efficiency.
Lab.AR.1.
Setup a force sensor to measure weight; calculate buoyant force on an object; and determine the volume
and density of an unknown object.
Lab.09.1.
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.
Lab.09.2.
Explain the relationships between force, mass, and acceleration using plots of the the data collected.
Lab.09.3.
Explain the relationships between force, acceleration, velocity, and position in back-and-forth motion.
Lab.12.1.
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.
Lab.12.2.
Explain the shape of the plots of applied force vs. time when friction is present.
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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: WEPp [Work, Energy, Power, Momentum]: Energy and Object Interaction
6.1.
6.2a.
6.2b.
6.2c.
6.3.
6.4.
6.5.
6.6a.
6.6b.
6.6c.
6.7a.
6.7b.
7.1.
7.2.
7.3.
7.4.
7.5a.
7.5b.
7.5c.
7.6a.
7.6b.
7.7.
Distinguish between work in the scientific sense as compared to the colloquial sense.
Define work in terms of force and displacement.
Calculate the work done by a constant force when the force and displacement vectors are parallel (either in
the same direction or opposite) or at an angle other than parallel.
Use graphical analysis to calculate the work done. This method is required if the force varies in magnitude.
Define each type of mechanical energy and give examples of types of energy that are not mechanical.
State the work energy theorem and apply the theorem to solve problems.
Distinguish between a conservative and a nonconservative force and give examples of each type of force.
State the law of conservation of energy.
Determine where/when/under what conditions the law of conservation of energy is applicable and not
applicable.
Apply the law of conservation of energy, when applicable, to problems involving mechanical energy.
Distinguish between power in the scientific sense as compared to the colloquial sense.
Define power in the scientific sense and solve problems involving work and power.
Define linear momentum.
Distinguish between the unit of force and momentum.
Write Newton's Second Law of Motion in terms of momentum.
Define impulse and write the equation that connects impulse and momentum.
State the Law of Conservation of Momentum and write, in vector form, the law for a system involving two or
more point masses.
Determine where/when/under what conditions the law of conservation of momentum is applicable and not
applicable.
Apply the law of conservation of momentum, when applicable, to problems involving collisions.
Distinguish between a perfectly elastic collision and a completely inelastic collision.
Distinguish between elastic, inelastic, and real collisions.
Apply the laws of conservation of momentum and energy to problems involving collisions between two point
masses.
Lab Learning Targets are DATA BASED!
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.
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.
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.
Lab.20.1. Calculate a cart’s momentum change and impulse during a collision.
Lab.20.2. Compare and contrast [similarities and differences] momentum change and impulse.
Lab.20.3. 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 4: 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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