Final Preparation

By this time I think I have graded everything that I have from you and the grades have been entered into Edbox.  If you see an inaccuracy or if you have a question, please e-mail me.  The Physics in Motion Projects were truly a delight to read.  I learned a lot about the different sports and activities and it was fun to see how you all applied the physics.  There were a few projects that had missing parts that can be made up. 

Answers to the Semester Review Packet are posted in the documents section.  I highly recommend that you work through the problems to prepare yourself for the final.

Remember the notecard guidelines:
1)  No bigger than 4 x 6 (in inches)
2)  Can write on both sides
3)  Must be hand-written by you, no photocopying
4)  The card will be collected after the test (if you really want it back, you can get it back later)

What you need for the final:
1)  1-2 decent pencils with erasers
2)  A scientific calculator that you know how to use
3)  Paper for the problems and short answers
4)  Something to do if you get done early

I will provide you with the equation sheet that is in the documents section.  The test has about 30 multiple choice, 9-10 problems, and 3 short answers.  I expect it to take most people at least 1.5 hours.  Unless you have an IEP or 504 that gives you more time, you need to complete the test in the 2 hours allotted. 

Your best preparation is going over the review sheet and/or notes and making a good notecard of the things that you find hard to remember.  Other than that, remember to breathe and take the questions one at a time.  If one is frustrating you, move on and come back to it later.  Try not to spend too much time on the multiple choice.  Frequently your first impression is correct, and second-guessing yourself can be counterproductive.

We will be going over the Review Packet on Monday and Tuesday, in addition to clearing up any questions about grades.  If you have any questions about the material or your grade, don't hesitate to ask.  I will be available for Test Corrections and help on Tuesday at lunch.

Your Late Work and Extra Credit Deadline Has Been Changed Until Tuesday By the End of Lunch!!

Answers to 7+ 8 Review Sheet

1.  .79 rad
2.  -4.0 rad
3.  13 rad
4. 540 degrees
5.  260 degrees
6.  -1900 degrees
7.  3.2 rad
8.  0.79 rad
9.  0.018 rad/s2
10.  0.78 rad/s
11.  25 rad
12.  26 rad/s
13.  5.8 m/s
14.  .45 m/s2
15.  9500 N
16.  1.0 Nm
17.  0.30 m
18.  0.44 m
19. 18 kgm2
20.  0.25 kgm2/s
21.  25 kgm2/s
22.  1.9 rad/s
You do not have to do the last 3 because we didn't cover angular momentum mathematically.  However, there will be a conservation of angular momentum problem for extra credit, so if you have time, it may be worthwhile to go over that.

The Week of 1/17-1/21

I hope you had a nice 3-day week-end!  We have 1.5 more weeks in the semester, so make sure that you know what you need to get done.  The Semester Review Packet is now on-line, so you can get started on the review if you would like.  How is your project?  Make sure that you follow the guidelines so that you don't lose points for forgetting something.  There will be a short 7+8 test on Friday, followed by review for the Final Exam.  The late work and extra credit deadline is Monday 1/24!    Late work deadline has been changed until Tuesday at lunch!!

Monday 1/17:  Martin Luther King Day.  No School.
Tuesday 1/18:  Turn in Torque Lab if not already.  Introduce Conservation of Angular Momentum and demonstrate.  You will only be responsible for understanding this conceptually.  Problems 1-5 on page 294 will be extra credit if you want to do them.  Work on 7+8 Review (See documents if you don't have this.  You can skip the last 3 problems).
Wednesday 1/19:  Mid-day FLEX.  Come in for help on either of the review or to work on your project.
Thursday 1/20:  Motion Projects are due.  We will do a walk-around evaluation in the back of the room.  Go over the 7+8 Review Sheet and start going over the Final Review Packet.
Friday 1/21:  Turn in 7+8 Review.  Take short 7+8 Test.  More going over the semester review packet.

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The Week of 1/10-1/14

There is a late-opening this week, so the only FLEX time for makeups and help will be Tuesday at lunch.  The semester is ending quickly, so please make sure that you take care of any loose ends this week!  Talk to me if you have concerns about particular assignments, labs, or tests.

Monday 1/10:  Check off HW p. 261 1,3,4 and go over.  Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.  HW p. 265 1-3.  Escape velocity.  Circular Motion Lab due tomorrow.
Tuesday 1/11:  Turn in Circular Motion Lab if not already.   Check off p. 265 HW and go over.  Introduce torque HW p. 282 1-3.   Start torque lab.
Thursday 1/13:  Check off p. 282 HW and go over.  Finish Torque Lab.  Center of Mass and Moment of Inertia.  Newton's 2nd law for rotating objects.  HW p. 291 1-3.  Figure out the diagram and math problem for your project due next week.  Have Ms. Kenny check it off by tomorrow!
Friday 1/14:  Check off 291 HW and go over.  Angular momentum and conservation of angular momentum.  Demonstrate with rotating platform.  HW p. 294 1-5, due Tues 1/18.

Remember that your Physics in Motion Project is due Thursday 1/20!

The Week of 1/3/11-1/7/11

Welcome back students!  I hope that you had a relaxing break.  I know that I sure did.  A number of you will need to take the Chapters 5+6 Test this week during first FLEX on Wednesday!  Also, this is a reminder that your Physics in Motion projects are due Thursday, January 20th.

• Monday 1/3:  Angular displacement and angular speed.  HW p. 247 1-3 and p. 248 1-4.
• Tuesday 1/4:  Check off HW and go over.  Angular acceleration and additional equations.  HW p. 252 1-5.  Tangential speed.
• Thursday 1/6:  Check off HW and go over.  Centripetal acceleration.   Circular motion lab.  HW p. 258 1-5.  Circular Motion Lab due Tuesday.
• Friday 1/7:  Check off HW and go over.  Centripetal acceleration and centripetal forces.  HW p. 261 1,3,4.  Time to work on your project.