(Bueche Ch.1-7 days)

SKILLS

1.Distinguish between the fundamental dimensions of measurement and their units and symbols.

2.Correctly calculate and convert, using numbers with units, from one unit system to another.

3.Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the use of 2 to 4 significant figures in calculations.

4.Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the use of algebraic, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations.

5.Distinguish between vector and scalar quantities and give examples of each.

6.Define the trig functions of sine, cosine, tangent, and the Pythagorean Theorem.

7.Resolve a vector into its horizontal and vertical components.

8.Find the resultant of two or more vectors that are in different directions.

9.Find the equilibrant of two or more vectors that are in different directions.

TERMS

component resultant vector quantity cosine function scalar quantity dimensions

equilibrant sine function units

Pythagorean Theorem tangent function conversion factors

significant digits essential quantities symbols

EQUATIONS

sin 0 = opposite side cos 0 = adjacent side

hypotenuse hypotenuse

tan 0 = opposite side h2 = O2 + A2

adjacent side

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APBPU1, P.2

DAY 1 I. Physics Introduction

1. Course Outline(Syllabus)/Commitment Contract,Prerequisites

2. Scientific Method, Measurement, Dimensions and Units

II. Assignment : STUDY Bueche text Introduction,P.1-3,Ch1,P.14-17 and Appendix 3,P.716-20, and DO Assessment Test

DAY 2 I. Mathematics is a Tool of Physicists -Equation List

1. Problem-Solving skills: Scientific Notation, Sig Figs, and Algebraic Manipulation skills-Assessment Test corrections

2. Calculating and Converting(see Text P.67 Probs#33-36) with Units,

Sig Figs

II. Physics Principles(Concepts) in Words and Equations

III. Assignment : STUDY Lab Report/Particle Estimation Lab sheet

DAY 3 I. Particle Estimation Lab -Demo & Do

II. Assignment : BEGIN Lab Analysis; STUDY Ch.1 Sec1.1-1.4,P.4-8

DAY 4 I. Complete Particle Lab Analysis

II. Vector and Scalar Quantities, Rectangular Components of Vectors

III. Assignment : DO P.18 Ques & Guess#1,2,3 & 4 & Probs#1,2,8, & 9; STUDY Sec1.5-1.7,P.9-14

DAY 5 I. Vector Addition and Subtraction

II. Assignment: DO P.18-19 Ques & Guess#5 & 6 & Probs#4,5,13,15, & 16

DAY 6: I. Review

II. Assignment : STUDY for UNIT 1 QUIZ

DAY 7: I. UNIT 1 QUIZ

II. Assignment : STUDY UNIT 2 Ch.3 Secs3.1-3.3,P.44-47 and DO P.65-66 Ques & Guess#5 & 6 & Probs#1,3 & 7