In this unit, you will be introduced to a number of concepts in physics which lay the
foundation for your future studies. It includes a partial treatment of the nature of
physics, material properties, experimental design, and proper experimental measurement
techniques.
For your test you should be able to:
1) Define the following vocabulary words:
Mechanics Electromagnetism Relativity Quantum Theory
Laws of Motion Quantum Principles Fundamental Force Laws
Weak Force Strong Force 2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Scientific Notation Metric Prefixes Base Unit Derived Unit
Physical Quantity Unit of Measure Order of Magnitude Conversions
2) Set up and solve a conversion problem.
3) Identify the contributions of the scientists described in the packet.
4) Write a lab report in the format that I require.
5) Distinguish between physical quantities and units of measure.
6) Distinguish between derived units and base units.
7) Correctly perform calculations using scientific notation.
8) Explain the use of scientific figures in experimentation and perform
computations correctly.
9) Recognize and manipulate metric units and their prefixes.
10) Articulate the meaning of ratios.
Reference Materials:
The History of Physics (His) The Structure of Science (Str) The Why-How Tree (Why)
Rules of the Universe (Rul) Symbols (Sym) Directions (Dir)
Scientific Notation (Sci) Engineering and SI Pre (Eng) Orders of Magnitude (Ord)
Units of Measure (Mea) Physical Quantities (Phy) Unit Conversion (Uni)
Homework Materials:
Phyz Question and Problem Set (QP) Memory Exercises (ME) Prelims Patchwork (PP)
Ratios and Conversions (RC) Sci Not Arithmetic (SN)
Assignments:
Aug 30: QP: #1-8 Read: His, Str, Why, Rul
Aug 31: QP: #9-22 ME: All RC: III & IV Read: Sym, Sci, Eng, Mea, Phy
Sept 4: QP: #23-29 PP: All Read: Uni
Sept 5: QP: #30-34 SN: All
Sept 6: Physics of Toys Lab
Sept 7: Review
Test: September 10, 2001