1. Calculate “a” given delta v and t
2. Calculate t given “a” and delta v
3. Calculate final velocity given initial velocity, “a” and t
4. Calculate t given final velocity, “a” and t
5. Calculate initial velocity given final velocity, t and “a”
6. Know the velocity and acceleration chart p 51
Ex. What is the sign of vi and “a” when slowing down in the positive direction and what are the signs of vi and “a” when slowing down in the negative direction?
7. Solve for horizontal displacement given vf and t when starting from rest
8. Solve for time given horizontal displacement, and initial and final velocity.
9. Solve for vi given displacement and time when braking
10. Solve for displacement given vi, time and “a”
11. Solve for time given “a” and starting from rest, and displacement
12. Solve for final velocity given initial velocity, “a” and displacement
13. Solve for “a” given vf, displacement and starting from rest
14. Solve for displacement given delta vf, vi and “a”
15. Interpreting velocity time graphs
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
CP Physics Concepts for the first Quiz on Chap 2
1. Frame of reference
2. Displacement vs distance travelled
3. Speed vs velocity
4. Calculate an average speed when no acceleration
5. Calculate time given speed and distance no “a”
6. Calculate distance given speed and time no “a”
7. Calculate an initial or final speed when there is acceleration
8. Calculate acceleration given two speeds and a time interval
9. Convert between units, sci. notation and sig figs
10. Interpret or draw constant speed, stopped and backwards on a d-t graph
11. Interpret or draw acceleration, constant speed and deccelertion (negative acceleration) on a d-t graph
12. Vector vs scalar quantities.
2. Displacement vs distance travelled
3. Speed vs velocity
4. Calculate an average speed when no acceleration
5. Calculate time given speed and distance no “a”
6. Calculate distance given speed and time no “a”
7. Calculate an initial or final speed when there is acceleration
8. Calculate acceleration given two speeds and a time interval
9. Convert between units, sci. notation and sig figs
10. Interpret or draw constant speed, stopped and backwards on a d-t graph
11. Interpret or draw acceleration, constant speed and deccelertion (negative acceleration) on a d-t graph
12. Vector vs scalar quantities.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
CP Physics Concepts for the first Quiz on Chap 1
Here are the concepts that I think you should know from Chap 1. Ask Questions if you are unclear on any of these concepts
1. Branches of Physics
2. Memorize prefix meanings and symbols
3. Identify SI base units for mass, time, length, volume
4. Know Significant digit rules and rounding numbers
5. Add or subtract and round with sig figs
6. Multiply and divide and round with sig figs
7. Scientific notation
8. Accuracy v precision defs and distinguish difference
9. Reading and interpreting data table
10. Figure out the formula for a line given a linear graph
11. Estimate order of magnitude of common items in mms, cms, m, kms
12. Convert one prefix unit to another prefix unit showing dimensional analysis (top and bottom fraction stuff)
1. Branches of Physics
2. Memorize prefix meanings and symbols
3. Identify SI base units for mass, time, length, volume
4. Know Significant digit rules and rounding numbers
5. Add or subtract and round with sig figs
6. Multiply and divide and round with sig figs
7. Scientific notation
8. Accuracy v precision defs and distinguish difference
9. Reading and interpreting data table
10. Figure out the formula for a line given a linear graph
11. Estimate order of magnitude of common items in mms, cms, m, kms
12. Convert one prefix unit to another prefix unit showing dimensional analysis (top and bottom fraction stuff)
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Radar detector Video
Watch this video clip showing how a radar detector alerts the driver of radar in the area
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