Physics 12 Daily(ish) UPDATES
On this page you will find a day by day summary of what topics were discussed in class. Included (where possible) will be downloadable copies of any handouts and worksheets as well as links to any videos or power points used in class.
Of course what I cannot post here are class discussions. Much of the structure and flow of each class is determined by the class discussions.
Also missing will be my many witty and hilarious, off-the-cuff remarks.
The page is organized with the most recent class at the top and previous classes (all the way back to the first class) below. I will do my best to post updates after each class, but things happen, as you know!
NEXT TEST/QUIZ: Energy Momentum
Block 8: Friday March 6
Block 2,3: Monday March 9
UNIT TEST: Energy and Momentum
Block 8: Thursday Mar 12
Block 2, 3: Friday Mar 13
Block 8: Friday March 6
Block 2,3: Monday March 9
UNIT TEST: Energy and Momentum
Block 8: Thursday Mar 12
Block 2, 3: Friday Mar 13
UNIT 6: Electrostatics
March 9,10
Introduction to Electric Field.
Introduction to Electric Field.
ws_intro_to_field.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
March 4,5
Example problems.
Block 2,3 done as group work.
Example problems.
Block 2,3 done as group work.
g1_coulombs_law_practice.docx | |
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March 2,3
Intro to electrostatics
Intro to electrostatics
n1_intro_notes.docx | |
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UNIT 5: Energy and Momentum
Feb 18, 19
Block 8: Intro to spring potential energy
Block 2: Torque TEST
Block 3: Intro to spring potetial energy
Block 8: Intro to spring potential energy
Block 2: Torque TEST
Block 3: Intro to spring potetial energy
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Feb 13, 14
Block 2: Finish "problem solved 3 ways". Second example car driving up-hill.
Block 3:Torque Test
Block 8: Torque Test
Block 2: Finish "problem solved 3 ways". Second example car driving up-hill.
Block 3:Torque Test
Block 8: Torque Test
Feb 11,12
Conservative and non-conservative forces.
Work energy theorem with deltaU.
1 problem 3 ways.
Conservative and non-conservative forces.
Work energy theorem with deltaU.
1 problem 3 ways.
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Feb 7,10
Kinetic and potential energy. The law of conservation of energy.
Kinetic and potential energy. The law of conservation of energy.
Feb 5,6
Torque QUIZ 2
Work by a force. Two definitions to find work by a force.
Torque QUIZ 2
Work by a force. Two definitions to find work by a force.
n1_introduction_to_work_by_a_force.docx | |
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Feb 3,4
Simple machines and mechanical advantage.
Simple machines and mechanical advantage.
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UNIT 4: Torque and Statics
Jan 30, 31
CIRCULAR MOTION TEST
CIRCULAR MOTION TEST
Jan 28, 29
Torque and levers applied to tools.
Torque and levers applied to tools.
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Jan 16
Center of mass block 8
Center of mass block 8
ws3_torque_and_centre_of_mass__nut_free_.docx | |
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Jan 15: SNOW DAY
Jan 14
More tip or slide problems on an incline.
Jan 10/13
Circular Motion QUIZ
Torque on not long and skinny things. Tip or slide problems.
More tip or slide problems on an incline.
Jan 10/13
Circular Motion QUIZ
Torque on not long and skinny things. Tip or slide problems.
ws_torque_on_not_long_skinny_things.docx | |
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Wed/Thurs Jan 8/9
Examples with force acting at an angle to the lever.
Examples with force acting at an angle to the lever.
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Mon/Tues Jan 6/7
Horizontal beam with 2 supports. Introduction to torque.
Activity with mass and meter stick to actually feel torque.
Horizontal beam with 2 supports. Introduction to torque.
Activity with mass and meter stick to actually feel torque.
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UNIT 3: Circular Motion
Thursday Dec 19, Friday Dec 20
Artificial gravity activity and examples.
Artificial gravity activity and examples.
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Wed Dec 11, Thursday Dec 12
Practice, examples, loop, water bucket.
Mon Dec 9, Tuesday Dec 10
Banked Turns
Practice, examples, loop, water bucket.
Mon Dec 9, Tuesday Dec 10
Banked Turns
Thurs Dec 5, Fri Dec 6
2 dimensional examples and satellites in circular orbits.
2 dimensional examples and satellites in circular orbits.
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Tue Dec 3, Wed Dec 4
Introduction to uniform circular motion. How can an object accelerate without changing its speed?
a=v^2/r
1D examples. Car driving around level turn. Car cresting hill.
Introduction to uniform circular motion. How can an object accelerate without changing its speed?
a=v^2/r
1D examples. Car driving around level turn. Car cresting hill.
ws1_uniform_circular_motion.docx | |
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UNIT 2: NEWTONIAN DYNAMICS
Fri Nov 29, Mon Dec 2
Dynamics Lab!
Dynamics Lab!
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Wed Nov 27, Thurs Non 28
Practice. 3 problems. 1. Projectile with "air resistance (constant horizontal)
2. Block down ramp off ledge
3. System, friction, 1 mass missing.
Practice. 3 problems. 1. Projectile with "air resistance (constant horizontal)
2. Block down ramp off ledge
3. System, friction, 1 mass missing.
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Mon Nov25, Tues Nov 26
Inclined Plane
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Wed Nov 20, Thur Nov 21
Systems and Tension
Mon Nov 18, Tues Nov 19
Friction examples with numbers. Including a block on a block and how to apply Newton's Third Law.
Systems and Tension
Mon Nov 18, Tues Nov 19
Friction examples with numbers. Including a block on a block and how to apply Newton's Third Law.
Friday Nov 8
Newton's Third Law. Force of gravity. Normal Force.
Newton's Third Law. Force of gravity. Normal Force.
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Mon Nov 4
2D equilibrium problem, system of equations
Newton's 2nd Law introduction.
Thurs Oct 31, Fri Nov 1
Begin Newtonian dynamics. Newton's First Law.
2D equilibrium problem, system of equations
Newton's 2nd Law introduction.
Thurs Oct 31, Fri Nov 1
Begin Newtonian dynamics. Newton's First Law.
ws_1newtons_first_and_second_law_un-named_forces.docx | |
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UNIT 1: KINEMATICS
Oct 24,28
More graphing.
More graphing.
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Oct 22, 23
Quadratic and 2 body problems
Quadratic and 2 body problems
Oct 18,21
Projectiles, level ground and graphs of motion.
Projectiles, level ground and graphs of motion.
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Oct 16,17
More projectiles. Solve it in your head!
More projectiles. Solve it in your head!
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Oct 11,15
Graphing and normalization quiz.
Continue projectile example. Learn the "shortcut" method: break into components first, then apply the formulas.
Graphing and normalization quiz.
Continue projectile example. Learn the "shortcut" method: break into components first, then apply the formulas.
Oct 9,10
2D Kinematics. The "4 Key Formulas". Projectile example. Solve using 2D vector diagrams.
2D Kinematics. The "4 Key Formulas". Projectile example. Solve using 2D vector diagrams.
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Oct 7,8 (12)
Groupwork on whiteboards. Introductory kinematics worksheet. The goal is to get a good understanding of AVERAGE VELOCITY, INSTANTANEOUS VELOCITY and ACCELERATION.
Groupwork on whiteboards. Introductory kinematics worksheet. The goal is to get a good understanding of AVERAGE VELOCITY, INSTANTANEOUS VELOCITY and ACCELERATION.
g1_mostly non_projectile 1d and 2d intro whiteboard group_qs.docx | |
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Oct 3,4 (11)
Using the ideas from last class we discussed how to look at a function and determine the theoretical shape of a graph relating any two of the variables in the function
Using the ideas from last class we discussed how to look at a function and determine the theoretical shape of a graph relating any two of the variables in the function
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Oct 1,2 (10)
Normalization. Today we learned the technique for creating linear graphs from non-linear functions.
Students were asked to normalize and find the slope for each set of data collected last class.
Normalization. Today we learned the technique for creating linear graphs from non-linear functions.
Students were asked to normalize and find the slope for each set of data collected last class.
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Sept 27,30 (9)
Lab: Cups and cars and pendulums.
Lab: Cups and cars and pendulums.
UNIT 0: VECTORS
Sept 25,26 (8)
VECTOR TEST
Sept 23,24 (7)
Review period. Test next class.
VECTOR TEST
Sept 23,24 (7)
Review period. Test next class.
Sept 18,19 (6)
QUIZ 3!
Examples, including a basic 2D kinematics problem taht requires students to first determine the correct formula to use, then perform a scalar multiplication (with units) and finally add two vectors. We also focused on speed and how to solve problems more quickly.
QUIZ 3!
Examples, including a basic 2D kinematics problem taht requires students to first determine the correct formula to use, then perform a scalar multiplication (with units) and finally add two vectors. We also focused on speed and how to solve problems more quickly.
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Sept 16, 17 (5)
Relative motion. This is just a simple application of vector addition/subtraction. Students should be able to aply the subscript rule and recognize that switching subscpts is the equivalent of reversing the direction of a vector.
Relative motion. This is just a simple application of vector addition/subtraction. Students should be able to aply the subscript rule and recognize that switching subscpts is the equivalent of reversing the direction of a vector.
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Sept 12, 13 (4)
QUIZ 2
Putting it all together. Going from 2 vectors in standard form, completing a vector diagram, converting to components, separating into x and y, adding, converting back to standard form.
QUIZ 2
Putting it all together. Going from 2 vectors in standard form, completing a vector diagram, converting to components, separating into x and y, adding, converting back to standard form.
n4_the_addition_of_vectors.docx | |
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Sept 10,11 (3)
Standard and component form of vectors, and converting between them.
Standard and component form of vectors, and converting between them.
n2_2d_vector_intro_with_key.docx | |
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n3_converting_between_standard_and_component_form__shortened_.docx | |
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Sept 6, 9 (2)
Separating the horizontal and vertical components for vector addition.
Beginning of vector addition by separating horizontal and vertical directions. The class did an activity using vector card and grid paper. We determined that the order in which vectors are added does not affect the result. We also talked about the importance of correct notation.
Next time we will begin doing some calculations involving trigonometry and the Pythagorean Theorem.
Separating the horizontal and vertical components for vector addition.
Beginning of vector addition by separating horizontal and vertical directions. The class did an activity using vector card and grid paper. We determined that the order in which vectors are added does not affect the result. We also talked about the importance of correct notation.
Next time we will begin doing some calculations involving trigonometry and the Pythagorean Theorem.
ws2 the_addition_of_vectors_practice_left_right_up_down_x_y_with_KEY.docx | |
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n1_review_of_right_angle_triangle_trigonometry.docx | |
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Sept 4,5 (1)
Introduction to the techniques of graphical vector addition. The focus is on the concept of what it means to add, subtract vectors or to multiply a vector by a scalar. There was no calculation at this point.
Introduction to the techniques of graphical vector addition. The focus is on the concept of what it means to add, subtract vectors or to multiply a vector by a scalar. There was no calculation at this point.
ws1_graphical_vector_addition_with_key.docx | |
File Size: | 124 kb |
File Type: | docx |