Physics Unit 1 Test Review
name __________________________
Main Concepts: This test will cover chapters 1,2, and 6.1 in your textbook, focusing on the following concepts:
CHAPTER 1
a.
b.
c.
d.
The nature of matter and energy
Measurement and the use of the metric system
Unit conversions using dimensional analysis
Finding Velocity, Distance, and Time for an object moving with constant velocity (d=vt)
CHAPTER 2
e. Newton’s first law and the concept of inertia
f. Use a free body diagram to show the forces on an object and the net force
g. Newton’s second law and solving for force, mass, and acceleration using F=ma
h. Using 𝑎 =
i.
Using 𝑑 =
𝑣2 −𝑣1
𝑡
1
𝑎𝑡 2
2
to find acceleration, velocity, and time for an accelerating object
to find distance, acceleration, and time for an accelerating object
j. Acceleration of gravity
k. The relationship between air resistance and terminal velocity
l. The concept of weight and its relationship to force, mass, and gravity
CHAPTER 6.1
m.
n.
o.
p.
Treating the horizontal and vertical components of a projectile’s motion separately to solve for its trajectory
Using d=vt to solve for the horizontal movement of a projectile
Using the acceleration equations to solve for the vertical movement of a projectile
The relationship between launch angle and range of a projectile
Reviewing for this test:
1. Make some flashcards (or a quizlet) to memorize the following information
a. Metric prefixes (mili, centi, kilo)
b. Equations (see d,g,h,i above)
c. Acceleration of gravity = 9.8m/s2
d. Definitions (that you can understand/use) for:
ii. Matter
xi.
iii. mass
xii.
iv. energy
xiii.
v. velocity/speed
xiv.
vi. “per”
xv.
vii. Newton’s first law
xvi.
viii. Inertia
xvii.
ix. Newton’s second law
xviii.
x. Force
xix.
Net force
acceleration
Air resistance
Terminal velocity
Weight
Projectile
Trajectory
Range
Parabola
2. complete problems p161-163 understanding vocab #2,3,5, reviewing concepts #5-11, solving problems #4,5,7
3. Review your chapter 1 quiz and correct any mistakes you made
4. Re-do the chapter 1 quiz review guide (posted on the website).
5. If you need more practice on Chapter 1, go back and re-do the following:
i. Unit conversions HW
ii. Physics Olympics practice problems (using d=vt)
6. Re-do the chapter 2 review questions:
Understanding Vocabulary #1-12
Reviewing Concepts #1-3,10,11,13,18-20
Solving Problems #1-7, 9-14,17
7. Review your chapter 2 quiz and correct any mistakes that you made
8. If you need more practice on chapter 2, go back and re-do the following:
i. Newton’s second law HW
ii. Acceleration HW
iii. 2.3 HW
9. If you need more practice on 6.1, go back and re-do the projectile motion HW