Physics 225 - Dr. Shapiro

Assignment #1, Fall 2006

 8/21/2006 (Section 1)
 8/22/2006 (Section 3)

Reading: HRW 7th ed. Chapter 1, sections 1-1 through 1-7. This is a short chapter, but it should be read carefully. Be sure that you understand how to convert units from one system to another, etc.

HRW 7th ed. Chapter 2, sections 2-1 through 2-10. Be sure that you understand the difference between "distance" and "displacement", and between average "velocity" and average "speed". "Acceleration" (the rate of change of velocity) is a central concept in mechanics. Take the time to gain some familiarity with this quantity.

Special Instructions for Completing Homework Assignments:

It is essential that you spend an adequate amount of time outside class studying and working on your homework assignments. A good rule of thumb is that you should be spending about three hours outside of class for every hour in class. For PHYS 225, which is a three-unit class, that means you should be spending at least nine hours a week outside class studying and working on homework.

You do not need to work alone on the homework. It is helpful to work in groups. However, you need to contribute to the group effort. If you don't contribute, you will not be prepared for the exams.

Although there is no prescribed format for homework papers, you do need to write clearly and legibly if you want the grader to give you full credit. In addition, staple all papers together and make sure that your name is written clearly on the first sheet.

Problems: HRW Chapter 1. Problems 3, 5, 7, 10, 14, 17, 18, 20, and 23.

Due Dates: Section 1 - problems are due Wednesday, August 30, 2006.
Section 3 - problems are due Thursday, August 31, 2006.

Note:  (Section 1)  There is no class on Monday, September 4, 2006 owing to the Labor Day holiday.

Reading: If you have not done so already, finish reading HRW 7th ed. Chapter 2, sections 2-1 through 2-10.  Then read HRW 7th ed. Chapter 3, sections 3-1 through 3-8.

Problems: HRW Chapter 2. Problems 5, 9, 13, 16, 29, 34, 37, 47, 51, 56.

Due Dates: Section 1 - problems are due Wednesday, September 6, 2006.
Section 3 - problems are due Thursday, September 7, 2006.

Note:  (Section 1)  There is no class on Monday, September 4, 2006 owing to the Labor Day holiday.

Reading: If you have not done so already, finish reading HRW 7th ed. Chapter 3, sections 3-1 through 3-8.  Then read HRW 7th ed. Chapter 4, sections 4-1 through 4-9.

Problems: HRW Chapter 3. Problems 6, 11, 14, 22, 31, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43

Due Dates: Section 1 - problems are due Wednesday, September 13, 2006.
Section 3 - problems are due Thursday, September 14, 2006.

Reading: If you have not done so already, finish reading HRW 7th ed. Chapter 4, sections 4-1 through 4-9.  Then read HRW 7th ed. Chapter 5, sections 5-1 through 5-9.  Note: In Chapter 5 we begin to study Newton's laws of motion.  This material is very important, so study it carefully.

Problems: HRW Chapter 4. Problems 3, 8, 10, 16, 17, 28, 41, 48, 53, 57

Due Dates: Section 1 - problems are due Wednesday, September 20, 2006.
Section 3 - problems are due Thursday, September 21, 2006.

Reading: If you have not done so already, read HRW 7th ed. Chapter 5, sections 5-1 through 5-9.  When you have finished reading the material in Chapter 5, read HRW 7th ed. Chapter 6, sections 6-1 through 6-5.  Note that the sample problems in both Chapters 5 and 6 are very instructive.  I encourage you to read through each of the sample problems to help develop your skills in applying Newton's Laws of Motion to practical situations.

Problems: HRW Chapter 5. Problems 1, 5, 11, 24, 27, 43, 45, 50, 54, 63

Due Dates: Section 1 - problems are due Wednesday, September 27, 2006.
Section 3 - problems are due Thursday, September 28, 2006.

Reading: If you have not done so already, finish reading HRW 7th ed. Chapter 6, sections 6-1 through 6-5.  Then read HRW Chapter 7, sections 7-1 through 7-9.

Problems: HRW Chapter 6. Problems 7, 15, 18, 23, 28, 30, 42, 46, 51, 81

Due Dates: Section 1 - problems are due Wednesday, October 4, 2006.
Section 3 - problems are due Thursday, October 5, 2006.

Test #1:  The first midterm exam will be held on Monday, October 9, 2006 for Section 1, and Tuesday, October 10 for Section 3.  It will cover the material from Chapters 1 through 6 inclusive (Note these dates are not absolutely firm - may shift by one class meeting).

 

Reading: If you have not done so already, finish reading HRW 7th ed. Chapter 7, section 7-1 through 7-9.  Then read HRW Chapter 8, sections 8-1 through 8-8.

Problems: HRW Chapter 7. Problems 5, 13, 17, 18, 23, 28, 38, 45, 50, 71.

Due Dates: Section 1 - problems are due Monday, October 16, 2006.
Section 3 - problems are due Tuesday, October 17, 2006.

Test #1:  The first midterm exam will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 for Section 1, and Thursday, October 12 for Section 3.  It will cover the material from Chapters 1 through 6 inclusive.

Reading: If you have not done so already, finish reading HRW 7th ed. Chapter 8, section 8-1 through 8-8.  Then read HRW Chapter 9, sections 9-1 through 9-12.

 10/23/2006 (Section 1)
 10/24/2006 (Section 3)

Reading: If you have not done so already, finish reading HRW 7th ed. Chapter 9, section 9-1 through 9-12.  Then read HRW Chapter 10, sections 10-1 through 10-10.

Problems: HRW Chapter 9. Problems  (Part A) 7, 8, 9, 16, 19, 22, 26, 29, 33.  (Part B) 39, 44, 45, 50, 52, 59, 63, 73.

Due Dates: Section 1 - Part A problems are due Monday, October 30, 2006 - Part B problems are due Monday, Nov. 6, 2006.
Section 3 - Part A problems are due Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - Part B problems are due Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006.

Note that this is a two-part assignment.
 

Assignment #10, Fall 2005

 11/1/2006 (Section 1)
 10/31/2006 (Section 3)

Reading: If you have not done so already read HRW Chapter 10, sections 10-1 through 10-10.  Then read HRW Chapter 11, sections 11-1 through 11-12.

Problems: HRW Chapter 10. Problems  1, 6, 16, 28, 40, 50, 55, 59, 64, 67.

Due Dates: Section 1 - Problems are due Monday, November 13, 2006.
Section 3 - Problems are due Tuesday, November 14, 2006.

Note that the second midterm exam will be given during the week of November 14th.
 

Assignment #11, Fall 2005

 11/6/2006 (Section 1)
 11/7/2006 (Section 3)

Reading: If you have not done so already read read HRW Chapter 11, sections 11-1 through 11-12.  Then read HRW Ch. 12, section 12-1 through 12-5 only.

Reading: If you have not done so already read HRW Ch. 12, section 12-1 through 12-5 only (note that those of you who are majoring in civil or mechanical engineering should read sections 12-6 and 12-7 even though we will not cover that material in class.)  Then read Ch. 15, sections 15-1 through 15-7.  (If we have enough time before the end of the course we may cover a bit of material on gravitation from chapter 13.  Physics majors should read this chapter in any case.  Engineering majors and physics majors should read the chapter on fluids before taking any courses that cover fluid mechanics.)