Lesson #1: Tuesday 8th September 2015 @10:45 am-12:25 pm

9/8/2015

 Introduction
 UNIT 1: Module 1

Objectives: 1.1,
Students should be able to

 1.1  - express physical quantities as a numerical magnitude and unit;

 1.2 - distinguish between scalar and vector quantities, and state examples;
 2.1 - state the base quantities including their symbols and S.I. units;
 2.5 - use prefixes and their symbols to express multiples and sub-multiples of units of base and
derived quantities;
 3.1 - explain displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration;
 3.2 - use graphs to represent displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration in a single
dimension;
 3.3 - use the gradient of and area under motion graphs to solve problems;
 3.4 - derive equations representing uniformly accelerated motion in a single dimension;
 3.5 - use the equations of motion to solve problems, on uniformly accelerated motion;

A physical quantity is a quantity in physics that can be measured. Or a physical quantity is a

physical property that can be quantified. Examples of physical quantities are mass, amount of
substance, length, time, temperature, electric current, light intensity, force, velocity, density,
and many others.

Units

 We discussed standard units like the meter for distance, seconds for time, and gram for
mass
 Today we will be learning about Derived units

Base Units and Derived Units?

Base Units vs. Derived Units

 There are 7 Base units in the SI system

 Base units are independent of other units and only consist of one quantity.
SI Base Units

 Time – Seconds (s)

 Length – Meter (m)
 Mass – Kilogram (kg)
 Temperature – Kelvin (K)
 Amount of a substance – mole (mol)
 Electric current – Ampere (A)
 Luminous intensity – candela (cd)

Derived Units

 A unit derived from a combination of base units is known as a derived unit.

 Not all quantities can be measured with base units.
 Speed for instance is measured in meters per second (m/s) :Note this includes two base
units

Volume and Density – 2 derived units

 Volume is space occupied by an object

Measured in?
Formula?

 Density: the ratio which

Compares the mass of an object

to its volume
Measured in?
Formula?
ft
Homework:

 Read lesson one notes.

 complete HW#1 questions for Thursday 10th September 2015 @1:20 pm

batce_cape_physics_unit_1_hw1.pdf

Notes:

glencoe1_-_a_physics_toolkit.pdf

cutnell_appendix.pdf
woodside1_-_general_physics.pdf

Lesson #2: Thursday 10th September 2015 @1:20-3:00 pm

9/10/2015

 "DO NOW" assignment: Draw a graph (sketch) showing the motion of a ball which has been
thrown upward with a speed of 30ms-1 and returns to the point of projection.
 Correction of HW1 #1 and #2.
 Short video clip of two objects falling in a vacuum. 
 Projectile motion

Objectives:
Students should be able to

 1.3 - combine and resolve vectors

 3.5  - use the equations of motion to solve problems, on uniformly accelerated motion;
 3.6 -  solve problems involving bodies undergoing projectile motion;

HOMEWORK:

1. Play with the projectiles simulation.

2. Attempt the questions in the pdf file below.

batce_cape_physics_unit_1_hw2.pdf
Lesson #3: Monday 14th September 2015 @8am

9/13/2015
AGENDA:

 DO NOW exercise.
 Correction of HW2 #1a & 2
 Objective 3.7 - Projectiles Proof
 Classwork HW2 #1b &3

 .Introduction to Newton's three laws of motion.

 Homework: Do HW2 paper as a test.
 Join Edmodo group. Give a real life example of each of the three laws on Edmodo. Due Thursday
17th September @1:20pm

batce_cape_physics_unit_1_lesson_3_do_now.pdf

Objectives:
Students should be able to

 3.5 - use the equations of motion to solve problems, on uniformly accelerated motion;
 3.6 - solve problems involving bodies undergoing projectile motion; Requires only a non-calculus
approach
 3.7 - show that projectile motion is parabolic; include horizontal projection
 3.8 - state Newton's laws of motion; An UNBALANCED external force is required to change the
velocity.

Newton's Laws of Motion

Lesson #4: Tuesday 15th September 2015 @10:45am-12:25pm

9/14/2015

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AGENDA

 DO NOW Assignment to hand up.

 .Introduction to Newton's three laws of motion.
 CLASSWORK aimed at covering objectives.
 Join Edmodo group. Give a real life example of each of the three laws on Edmodo. Due Thursday
17th September @1:20pm

Objectives:
Students should be able to

 3.8 - state Newton's laws of motion; An UNBALANCED external force is required to change the
velocity.

CLASSWORK 
batce_cape_physics_unit_1_lesson_4_classwork.pdf

Homework: Do over the questions done in class.

CHALLENGE QUESTION:

batce_cape_physics_unit_1_hw4.pdf
Lesson #4: Tuesday 15th September 2015 @10:45am-12:25pm

9/14/2015

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AGENDA

 DO NOW Assignment to hand up.

 .Introduction to Newton's three laws of motion.
 CLASSWORK aimed at covering objectives.
 Join Edmodo group. Give a real life example of each of the three laws on Edmodo. Due Thursday
17th September @1:20pm

Objectives:
Students should be able to

 3.8 - state Newton's laws of motion; An UNBALANCED external force is required to change the
velocity.

CLASSWORK 
batce_cape_physics_unit_1_lesson_4_classwork.pdf

Homework: Do over the questions done in class.

CHALLENGE QUESTION:
batce_cape_physics_unit_1_hw4.pdf
Lesson #5: Thursday 17th September 2015

9/18/2015

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Objectives: 3.7-3.11
Students should be able to

 3.9 -  explain linear momentum

 3.10 - state the principle of conservation of linear momentum
 3.11 - apply the principle of conservation of linear momentum
 3.12  - distinguish between inelastic and perfectly inelastic collisions

batce_cape_physics_unit_1_lesson_5_classwork.pdf

HOMEWORK: 

 Practice questions can be found in the class textbook (Nelkon & Parker pg 31-45)

 Please attempt the past paper UNIT 1 Paper 2 Question 1. Except for the last two 2mark
questions which we will complete and correct next class (lesson #6: Monday 21st Sep. @8am).

unit_1_-_paper_2__2010__qu1.pdf
Lesson #6: Monday 21st September 2015

9/21/2015

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Objectives: 3.7-3.11
Students should be able to

 3.9 -  explain linear momentum

 3.10 - state the principle of conservation of linear momentum
 3.11 - apply the principle of conservation of linear momentum
 3.12  - distinguish between inelastic and perfectly inelastic collisions
 3.13 - explain and use the concept of the impulse of a force

"DO NOW" Assignment

Discuss with your deskmates and create a list of 10 examples of collisions in "real-life." Everyone should
be prepared to present their suggestions.

LINEAR MOMENTUM
CLASSWORK:

batce_cape_physics_unit_1_lesson_6_classwork.pdf
HOMEWORK:
Please attempt the past paper 2010 UNIT 1 Paper 2 Question 1.

unit_1_-_paper_2__2010__qu1.pdf

NOTICE: Incourse Exam #1 - Monday 28th September 2015 @8am

9/19/2015

When: Monday 28th September 2015 @8am

Where: Physics Lab. Rm 700

What: 1st Incourse Exam. Based on lesson #1-6. Module 1: Specific Objectives 1,2,3.
Lesson #7: Tuesday 22nd September 2015

9/22/2015

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Objectives: 3.7-3.11
Students should be able to

 3.9 -  explain linear momentum

 3.10 - state the principle of conservation of linear momentum
 3.11 - apply the principle of conservation of linear momentum
 3.12  - distinguish between inelastic and perfectly inelastic collisions
 3.13 - explain and use the concept of the impulse of a force
 3.14 - draw and interpret F-t graphs
 3.15 - solve problems related to Newton's laws of motion

DO NOW Assignment
Questions completed in class:
2013 Q4 & 2004 Q5b

A safety feature of modern cars is the air-bag, which, in the event of a collision, inflates and is intended to
decrease the risk of serious injury. Use the concept of impulse to explain why an air-bag might have this
effect.

Relevant Past Paper Questions on Momentum

unit_1_-_paper_2__2004__q1.pdf

unit_1_-_paper_2__2004__q4.pdf

unit_1_-_paper_2__2004__q5.pdf

unit_1_-_paper_2__2004__q5.pdf

unit_1_-_paper_2__2009__q1.pdf

unit_1_-_paper_2__2010__q1.pdf

unit_1_-_paper_2__2013__q4.pdf
lesson #8: Monday 28th September 2015 @9:25-10:30am

9/28/2015

Objectives: 1.1, 1.4, 1.6-1.8

Students should be able to

 1.1 -  express physical quantities as  a numerical magnitude and unit;

 1.4 - measure physical quantities using appropriate  instruments;
 1.6 - rearrange relationships between physical quantities so that linear graphs may be plotted;
 1.7 - distinguish between precision and accuracy;
 1.8 - estimate the uncertainty in a derived quantity from actual, fractional or percentage
uncertainties.