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8.01L

Physics I

3-2-7 units. PHYSICS I · Undergraduate

Introduction to classical mechanics (see description under 8.01 ). Includes components of the TEAL (Technology-Enabled Active Learning) format. Material covered over a longer interval so that the subject is completed by the end of the IAP. Substantial emphasis given to reviewing and strengthening necessary mathematics tools, as well as basic physics concepts and problem-solving skills. Content, depth, and difficulty is otherwise identical to that of 8.01 . The subject is designated as 8.01 on the transcript.

Fall 2005 · Physics I: Classical Mechanics

Topics

  • Introduction
  • Force as a Vector, Static Equilibrium, Addition and Subtraction of Vectors
  • Example Problems
  • Free-body Diagrams and Example Problems, More Discussion of Specific Types of Vectors
  • Kinematics: Describing 1D Motion, Relative Velocity
  • Example Problems: Kinematics and Velocity
  • Kinematics: 2D Motion, Circular Motion
  • Newton’s Three Laws
  • Example Problems: Newton’s Laws
  • Friction
  • Springs
  • Circular Motion with Gravity
  • Conclusion of F=ma, Start of Work/Energy
  • Potential Energy (cont.)
  • Potential Energy Diagrams, Potential Energy of Springs
  • Conservation of Momentum
  • Momentum, Combining Momentum and Energy
  • 2D Collisions
  • Power, Impulse, Center of Mass
  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • More on Simple Harmonic Motion, Introduction to More Accurate Gravity Formula
  • More on Gravity
  • Example Problems: Energy and Gravity
  • Properties of Fluids
  • Introduction to Angular Motion
  • Statics and Dynamics of Angular Motion
  • Everything you need to know about the Dynamics of Rotation
  • Pendulums and Kinetic Energy of Rotation
  • Energy and Momentum of Rotation
  • More about Momentum of Rotation
  • More about Momentum of Rotation (cont.)
  • Conclusion of Angular Momentum

Readings

  • Young, Hugh D., and Roger A. Freedman. University Physics . 11th edition, Volume 1, with Mastering Physics. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 2004. ISBN: 9780805391800.
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  • Week #: 1 · Topics: Force as a Vector, Vector Manipulation · Readings: Sections 1.1-1.9, 4.1-4.2, 5.1
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  • Week #: 2 · Topics: Vectors, Free-body Diagrams, Equilibrium · Readings: Sections 2.1-2.5, Sections 4.5-4.6, Section 5.1
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  • Week #: 3 · Topics: Relative Motion, 1-D and 2-D Kinematics, Gravity near the Earth · Readings: Sections 2.1-2.5, Sections 3.1-3.3, Sections 4.5-4.6, Section 5.1
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  • Week #: 4 · Topics: Non-constant Acceleration, Circular Motion, F=ma · Readings: Sections 3.4 and 3.5, Chapter 4, Chapter 5
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  • Week #: 5 · Topics: Free-body Diagrams with Acceleration, Friction · Readings: Chapter 5 (all sections, but especially sections 5.3 and 5.4)
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  • Week #: 6 · Topics: Springs · Readings: Chapter 5 (all sections, but especially sections 5.3 and 5.4)
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  • Week #: 7 · Topics: F=ma for Circular Motion with Gravity, Pendulums · Readings: Sections 6.1-6.3, and 7.1
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  • Week #: 8 · Topics: Work, Kinetic and Potential Energy · Readings: Sections 7.2-7.5
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  • Week #: 9 · Topics: Work and Energy, Energy Diagrams · Readings: Section 6.4, 8.1-8.5
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  • Week #: 10 · Topics: Momentum, Elastic/Inelastic Collisions · Readings: Sections 8.1-8.5, and 13.1-13.4
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  • Week #: 11 · Topics: Center of Mass, Simple Harmonic Motion · Readings: Section 8.5, and 13.1-13.4
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  • Week #: 12 · Topics: Gravity Far from the Surface of the Earth · Readings: Sections 12.1-12.3
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  • Week #: 13 · Topics: Orbits · Readings: Section 12.4
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  • Week #: 14 · Topics: Fluid Properties, Kinetic Theory of Gasses · Readings: Sections 14.1-14.5, 18.1, and 18.3
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  • Week #: 15 · Topics: Einstein’s Miracle Year · Readings: No assigned readings.
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  • Week #: 16 · Topics: Kinematics, Statics, and Dynamics of Angular Motion · Readings: Sections 9.1-9.3, 10.1-10.3, and 11.1-11.3
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  • Week #: 17 · Topics: Energy and Momentum of Angular Motion · Readings: Sections 9.4-9.6, 10.4-10.6, and 13.4-13.6
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  • Week #: 18 · Topics: Angular Momentum Applied to Orbits and Gyroscopes · Readings: Sections 9.4-9.6, 10.4-10.6, and 13.4-13.6
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  • Young, Hugh D., and Roger A. Freedman. University Physics . 11th ed. with Mastering Physics. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 2004. ISBN: 9780805391800.
    Listed reading

Prerequisites & course information

Prereq: None U (Fall, IAP) 3-2-7 units. PHYSICS I Credit cannot also be received for 8.01 , 8.011 , 8.012 , ES.801 , ES.8012

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