Please note that students are responsible for work done in class,
even if they were absent. Those assignments are listed below for your
convenience.
| Assignment | Due Date | Description |
| Semester Final Exam |
- May 28, 2008 (period 3)
- May 27, 2008 (period 2)
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Semester Final Exam covering chapters 8 - 15. Final runs from 7:55 - 9:25 in N220.
Do the review.
A note about formula sheets: You will be provided with a
formula sheet for
use during the final exam. While you may bring your own formula notecard,
there are restrictions. You may not have examples or definitions. Any notecard deemed to have
inappropriate material will be confiscated and replaced with the class formula sheet. Please
make sure you are familiar with the formulas (click here
for review).
Think you are ready for the exam? Try these problems to see.
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| Senior Final |
May 21, 2008 |
Senior Final at 7:55AM in N220.
Do the review.
A note about formula sheets: You will be provided with a
formula sheet for
use during the final exam. While you may bring your own formula notecard,
there are restrictions. You may not have examples or definitions. Any notecard deemed to have
inappropriate material will be confiscated and replaced with the class formula sheet. Please
make sure you are familiar with the formulas (click here
for review).
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| Work done in class |
May 19 - May 23, 2008 |
- Presentations
- Review for final exam
- Bring in all homework, quizzes and tests from chapters 8 - 15.
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| Work done in class |
May 16, 2008 |
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| Work done in class |
- May 14, 2008 (period 3)
- May 15, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 15.5 - 15.6 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1, 2, 4 & 5 (S15.5) on pages 688 - 689.
- Answer questions 2 & 3 (S15.6) on pages 689.
- In class quiz on chapter 14 and chapter 15 (sections 1 - 6), The Quantum Model of the Atom
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| Work done in class |
May 13, 2008 |
- Read chapter 15.1 - 15.3 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1, 4, 5 & 6 (S15.2) on page 688.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S15.3) on page 688.
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| Work done in class |
May 12, 2008 |
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| Homework |
May 9, 2008 |
- Optional Elitch Physics Night Assignments.
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| Homework |
- May 7, 2008 (period 3)
- May 8, 2008 (period 2)
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| Homework |
May 6, 2008 |
- Read chapter 14.5 - 14.6 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S14.5) on page 658.
- Answer question 1 (S14.6) on page 658.
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| Quiz |
May 5, 2008 |
Quiz on chapter 13, Probing the Atom.
Do the review
and make sure you understand the
photoelectric effect.
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| Work done in class |
- April 30, 2008 (period 3)
- May 1, 2008 (period 2)
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- Millikan Oil Drop Experiment Design, Due May 5
| Title, Date, Name, presentation, etc. |
5 points |
| Purpose: To design an experiment to measure the charge
on the electron. |
| Materials: All materials and devices required to
perform this experiment. Oil density is .88 g/cm3. |
10 points |
| Procedure: All steps required for assembly and experiment.
Include analysis steps leading to determination of
electron charge. |
10 points |
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| Homework |
- April 30, 2008 (period 3)
- May 1, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 14.3 - 14.4 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 2 & 3 (S14.3) on page 658.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 4 (S14.4) on page 658.
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| Homework |
April 29, 2008 |
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| Homework |
April 28, 2008 |
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| Homework |
April 25, 2008 |
- Read chapter 13.8 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1, 3 & 4 (S13.8) on page 618.
- Bring in payment for Elitch Physics Night (May 8, 5PM - 10PM).
Fee is $19.50 plus $8.00 per meal deal or $26.49 for entrance
plus a "Picnic in the Park" dinner.
Make out check to Steve Goldhaber (I have to front the money for
the tickets in order to get the discount).
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| Work done in class |
- April 22, 2008 (period 3)
- April 24, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 13.6 - 13.7 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S13.6) on page 617.
- Answer questions 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9 (S13.7) on page 618.
- Note: We will work on these problems in class, this is not a homework assignment (unless you miss class).
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| Homework |
April 21, 2008 |
- Read chapter 13.4 - 13.5 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 2 & 3 (S13.4) on page 617.
- Answer questions 3 & 2 (S13.5) on page 617.
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| Homework |
- April 16, 2008 (period 3)
- April 17, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 13.1 - 13.3 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer question 1 (S13.2) on page 617.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S13.3) on page 617.
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| Unit Test |
April 15, 2008 |
Unit test on chapters 10, 11 and 12 (Electricity and Magnetism).
Do the review.
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| Test Review |
April 14, 2008 |
Bring in all chapter 10, chapter 11 and chapter 12 materials
(homework, quizzes, labs). |
| Test Review |
- April 9, 2008 (period 3)
- April 10, 2008 (period 2)
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- Bring in all chapter 10 and chapter 11 materials.
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| Quiz |
April 8, 2008 |
Quiz on chapter 12, Electromagnetic Waves.
Do the review.
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| Homework |
April 7, 2008 |
- Study for chapter 12 quiz.
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| Homework |
April 4, 2008 |
- Do problems 1 & 2 on page 584.
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| Work done in class |
- April 2, 2008 (period 3)
- April 3, 2008 (period 2)
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- Speaker Lab (write-up due on April 4, 2008).
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| Homework |
- April 2, 2008 (period 3)
- April 3, 2008 (period 2)
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|
| Homework |
April 1, 2008 |
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| Work done in class |
March 31, 2008 |
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| Homework |
March 21, 2008 |
- Read chapter 12.3 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (S12.3) on page 581.
- Motor Lab write-up due
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| Work done in class |
- March 19, 2008 (period 3)
- March 20, 2008 (period 2)
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Electric Motor Lab (write-up due on March 21, 2008) |
| Homework |
- March 19, 2008 (period 3)
- March 20, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 12.1 & 12.2 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S12.1) on page 581.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S12.2) on page 581.
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| Quiz |
March 18, 2008 |
Quiz on chapter 11
Do the review.
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| Homework |
March 17, 2008 |
- Review chapter 11 material
- Bring in Spring Assignment
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| Homework |
March 14, 2008 |
- Read chapter 11.10 in Understanding Physics.
- Make a proposal for an alternative to our (US) current energy
consumption patterns. Provide specific information on how your
proposal will improve our energy picture using information
from the chapter. This assignment will be turned in.
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| Homework |
March 10, 2008 |
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| Homework |
March 7, 2008 |
- Read chapter 11.6 - 11.8 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S11.6) on page 544.
- Answer questions 1, 2, 3 & 4 (S11.7) on page 544.
- Write one coherent paragraph that answers questions 1-4 (S11.8)
on page 544.
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| Homework |
March 3, 2008 |
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| Homework |
February 29, 2008 |
- Read chapter 11.3 - 11.4 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S11.3) on page 543.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S11.4) on page 544.
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| Homework |
- February 27, 2008 (period 3)
- February 28, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 11.1 - 11.2 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer question 1 (S11.1) on page 543.
- Answer question 1 (S11.2) on page 543.
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| Quiz |
February 26, 2008 |
Quiz on chapter 10 - Electricity and Magnetism
Do the review.
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| Homework |
February 25, 2008 |
- Do problems 6, 7, & 10 on page 503.
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| Homework |
February 22, 2008 |
- Read chapter 10.10 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S10.10) on page 502.
- Do problem 8 on page 503.
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| Work done in class |
- February 20, 2008 (period 3)
- February 21, 2008 (period 2)
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Flashlight and compass mini-labs |
| Homework |
- February 20, 2008 (period 3)
- February 21, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 10.8 - 10.9 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 4 (S10.8) on page 502.
- Answer question 1 (S10.9) on page 502.
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| Homework |
February 19, 2008 |
- Read chapter 10.6 - 10.7 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S10.6) on page 502.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S10.7) on page 502.
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| Homework |
February 15, 2008 |
- Read chapter 10.4 - 10.5 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 3 (S10.4) on page 501.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S10.5) on page 501.
- Do quantitative problems 2 & 3 on page 503.
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| Work done in class |
- February 13, 2008 (period 3)
- February 14, 2008 (period 2)
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Electrostatic Charge Lab: Writeup Due 2/15/2008
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| Homework |
- February 13, 2008 (period 3)
- February 14, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 10.1 - 10.3 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 3 & 4 (S10.1) on pages 500 - 501.
- Answer questions 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8 (S10.2) on page 501.
- Answer questions 1, 2, 4 & 5 (S10.3) on page 501.
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| Unit Test |
February 12, 2008 |
Unit Test on chapters 8 & 9 (Waves & Relativity)
Do the review.
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| Homework |
February 11, 2008 |
- Review: Bring in all chapter 8 and 9 homework, notes & quizzes.
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| Quiz |
- February 6, 2008 (period 3)
- February 7, 2008 (period 2)
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Quiz on chapter 9 (sections 1 - 6)
Do the review.
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| Homework |
- February 6, 2008 (period 3)
- February 7, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 9.9 - 9.10 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 4 & 5 (S9.8-9.9) on page 446.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S9.10) on page 446.
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| Work done in class |
- February 6, 2008 (period 3)
- February 7, 2008 (period 2)
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Relativity "Virtual Lab" |
| Homework |
February 5, 2008 |
- Read chapter 9.7 - 9.8 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer question 4 (S9.5-9.7) on page 446.
- Answer questions 2 & 3 (S9.8-9.9) on page 446.
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| Homework |
February 4, 2008 |
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| Homework |
February 1, 2008 |
- Read chapter 9.3 - 9.4 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 2, 3, 5, 6 & 8 (S9.3) on page 444.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S9.4) on page 445.
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| Homework |
- January 30, 2008 (period 3)
- January 31, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 9.1 - 9.2 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S9.1) on page 444.
- Answer question 1 (S9.2) on page 444.
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| Work done in class |
- January 30, 2008 (period 3)
- January 31, 2008 (period 2)
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Speed of Sound Lab |
| Quiz |
January 29, 2008 |
Quiz on chapter 8, Wave Motion
Do the review.
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| Homework |
January 28, 2008 |
- Read chapter 8.18 - 8.19 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S8.18) on page 401.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S8.19) on page 401.
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| Homework |
January 25, 2008 |
- Read chapter 8.16 - 8.17 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 2, 3 & 4 (S8.16) on page 401.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S8.17) on page 401.
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| Work done in class |
- January 23, 2008 (period 3)
- January 24, 2008 (period 2)
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Refraction and Snell's Law "Virtual Lab" |
| Homework |
- January 23, 2008 (period 3)
- January 24, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 8.14 - 8.15 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S8.14) on page 400.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S8.15) on pages 400 - 401.
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| Quiz |
- January 23, 2008 (period 3)
- January 24, 2008 (period 2)
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Quiz on chapter 8 (sections 1 - 11), Waves
Do the review.
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| Homework |
January 22, 2008 |
- Read chapter 8.12 - 8.13 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer question 1 (S8.12) on page 400.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S8.13) on page 400.
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| Homework |
- January 16, 2008 (period 3)
- January 17, 2008 (period 2)
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|
| Homework |
January 15, 2008 |
- Read chapter 8.9 - 8.10 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 2, 3 & 4 (S8.9) on page 399.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S8.10) on page 399 - 400.
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| Quiz |
January 14, 2008 |
Quiz on chapter 8 (sections 1 - 6), Waves
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| Homework |
January 11, 2008 |
- Read chapter 8.7 - 8.8 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1, 2, 3 & 4 (S8.7) on page 399.
- Answer questions 1, 2, 4 & 5 (S8.8) on page 399.
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| Work done in class |
- January 9, 2008 (period 3)
- January 10, 2008 (period 2)
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Coil Spring Lab (write-up due on January 11, 2008) |
| Homework |
- January 9, 2008 (period 3)
- January 10, 2008 (period 2)
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- Read chapter 8.5 - 8.6 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S8.5) on page 398.
- Answer questions 1, 2, 3 & 4 (S8.6) on page 398 - 399.
- Musicians: Bring in your instruments.
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| Homework |
January 8, 2008 |
- Read chapter 8.3 - 8.4 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer questions 1 & 2 (S8.3) on page 398.
- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 (S8.4) on page 398.
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| Work done in class |
January 7, 2008 |
- Read chapter 8.1 - 8.2 in Understanding Physics.
- Answer question 1 (S8.1) on page 397.
- Answer questions 1, 2, 3 & 4 (S8.2) on page 398.
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