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Introduction and Mathematical Concepts

Introduction and Mathematical Concepts. Chapter 1. 1.2 Units. Physics experiments involve the measurement of a variety of quantities. These measurements should be accurate and reproducible. The first step in ensuring accuracy and reproducibility is defining the units in which

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Introduction and Mathematical Concepts

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  1. Introduction and Mathematical Concepts Chapter 1

  2. 1.2 Units Physics experiments involve the measurement of a variety of quantities. These measurements should be accurate and reproducible. The first step in ensuring accuracy and reproducibility is defining the units in which the measurements are made.

  3. 1.2 Units SI units meter (m): unit of length kilogram (kg): unit of mass second (s): unit of time

  4. 1.3 The Role of Units in Problem Solving Example 1The World’s Highest Waterfall The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela, with a total drop of 979.0 m. Express this drop in feet. Since 3.281 feet = 1 meter, it follows that (3.281 feet)/(1 meter) = 1

  5. 1.3 The Role of Units in Problem Solving

  6. 1.3 The Role of Units in Problem Solving Example 2Interstate Speed Limit Express the speed limit of 65 miles/hour in terms of meters/second. Use 5280 feet = 1 mile and 3600 seconds = 1 hour and 3.281 feet = 1 meter.

  7. “SOHCAHTOA” 1.4 Trigonometry

  8. 1.4 Trigonometry

  9. 1.4 Trigonometry

  10. 1.4 Trigonometry

  11. 1.4 Trigonometry Pythagorean theorem:

  12. 1.5 Scalars and Vectors A scalar quantity is one that can be described by a single number: temperature, speed, mass A vector quantity deals inherently with both magnitude and direction: velocity, force, displacement

  13. Arrows are used to represent vectors. The direction of the arrow gives the direction of the vector. 1.5 Scalars and Vectors By convention, the length of a vector arrow is proportional to the magnitude of the vector. 8 lb 4 lb

  14. Often it is necessary to add one vector to another. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction

  15. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction 3 m 5 m 8 m

  16. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction

  17. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction 2.00 m 6.00 m

  18. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction R 2.00 m 6.00 m

  19. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction 6.32 m 2.00 m 6.00 m

  20. 1.7 The Components of a Vector

  21. 1.7 The Components of a Vector

  22. Example A displacement vector has a magnitude of 175 m and points at an angle of 50.0 degrees relative to the x axis. Find the x and y components of this vector. 1.7 The Components of a Vector

  23. 1.8 Addition of Vectors by Means of Components

  24. 1.8 Addition of Vectors by Means of Components

  25. 1.7 The Components of a Vector Example A jogger runs 145 m in a direction 20.0◦east of north (displacement vector A) and then 105 m in a direction 35.0◦ south of east (displacement vector B). Using components, determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector C for these two displacements. What would our drawing look like?

  26. 1.7 The Components of a Vector

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