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Introduces the practical application of mechanics theory. Topics include: basic physics concepts, force vectors, work, rate, power, and measurements and systems of units.
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Basic Physics Concepts |
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Force Vectors |
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Work |
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Rate |
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5 |
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Power |
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Measurements and Systems of Units |
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Prerequisite: |
ENG 101, MAT 104 |
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BASIC PHYSICS CONCEPTS |
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Displacement |
Define displacement. Calculate displacement. |
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Vector |
Define vector quantity. |
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Scalar |
Define scalar quantity. |
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FORCE VECTORS |
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Newton's laws |
State Newton's laws of motion. State Newton's law of universal gravitation. |
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Weight |
Define weight as a formula. Calculate mass using given weight and gravity. |
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Friction |
Define kinetic friction. |
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Calculate the coefficient of kinetic friction using given forces. |
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WORK
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Theory |
Define work. |
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Application |
Calculate work using given force and displacement vectors. |
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Energy |
Define energy. |
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State the general principle of energy. |
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Define kinetic energy. |
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Calculate kinetic energy using given mass and velocity. |
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RATE |
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Velocity |
Define velocity. Calculate average velocity. |
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Acceleration |
Define acceleration. |
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Calculate average acceleration using given velocities and time. |
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POWER
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Theory |
Define power. |
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Application |
Calculate power using given work and time. |
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MEASUREMENTS AND SYSTEMS OF UNITS |
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Fundamental units |
State the fundamental units of the English and metric systems. |
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Conversion |
Convert units between the English and metric systems. |
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Suggested Resources |
Bueche, F. J. (1988). Principles of physics
(5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Sears, F. W., et al. (1989). College physics
(7th ed.). Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
Serway, R. A., & Faughn, J. S. (1992). College
physics (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders College.
Tipler, P. A. (1987). College physics. New York: Worth.