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Physics 210 General Physics I

Physics 210 General Physics I. Dr. Fortner FW 204 mfortner@niu.edu. Course Content. Physics—the science of energy and matter. Mechanics—the motion (or lack thereof) of physical objects Physical quantities describe behavior Physical quantities are related to each other

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Physics 210 General Physics I

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  1. Physics 210General Physics I Dr. Fortner FW 204 mfortner@niu.edu

  2. Course Content • Physics—the science of energy and matter. • Mechanics—the motion (or lack thereof) of physical objects • Physical quantities describe behavior • Physical quantities are related to each other • Theoretical relations predict behavior • Mathematics • Tool for understanding physics • Problem solving, not just plugging into equations • Algebra and trigonometry are essential (MATH 155)

  3. Algebra-based Courses PHYS 210 (Motion, Energy, Matter, and Heat) PHYS 211 (Electricity, Magnetism, Light, and Atoms) Calculus-based Courses PHYS 253 (Motion and Energy) PHYS 273 (Electricity and Magnetism) PHYS 283 & 284 (Light and Atoms) Physics Sequences

  4. Course Topics • Laws of Motion • Measurement, Force, Acceleration, Kinematics • Conservation Laws • Circular Motion, Energy, Linear and Angular Momentum • Continuous Media • Fluids, Oscillations, Waves, Sound • Thermal Physics • Temperature, Heat, Thermodynamics

  5. Web Pages • www.niu.edu/~mfortner/PHYS210/description.html • Description and goals • Lectures slides • Laboratory handouts • Assignments • Grading scale

  6. Lectures • Powerpoint slides • Corresponds to text sections in reading • Different than text • Students are responsible for both • Demonstrations • Interactive questions • Physical demonstrations • Web and electronic media demonstrations

  7. Experimental labs Measurement techniques Data analysis Data presentation 8 Experimental Labs Problem labs Story problem interpretation Equation handling Solution strategy 4 Problem Labs Laboratories

  8. Problems Due the day after the lecture Use TA for help if needed Conceptual questions and problems Quizzes Covers readings and lecture Multiple choice, matching Midterms cover problems, too Final covers the whole course Problems and Quizzes

  9. How to Do Well • Skim the text before class to get a head start on the lecture. • Don’t just take notes in class (try to also listen). Slides are on the web page and can be printed out. • Do the problems, they are great practice. • Do multiple choice in the chapter to review., • Ask questions: in class and in lab. next

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