PHYS 100 - Introductory Physics

1. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
2. Calculate to find sine, cosine and tangent of an angle and use the inverse functions to find an angle.
3. Solve right triangles.
4. Apply the Laws of Sine and Cosine.
5. Use and convert physical quantities and measurements in the SI (Systeme Internationale)and USCS (U. S. Customary System) unit systems.
6. Resolve vectors into components and combine vectors into resultants.
7. Solve elementary problems in kinematics and dynamics: distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, friction and Newton’s Laws.
8. Solve elementary problems in static and dynamic equilibrium involving mechanical and electric forces, friction and torques.
9. Solve elementary problems involving mechanical, electrical, and thermal work, energy and power, including potential energy, kinetic energy, efficiency and Conservation of Energy.
10. Solve elementary problems in electrical circuits, including Ohm’s Law, and distinguish between AC and DC current.
11. Solve elementary problems in thermodynamics, heat and the ideal gas law.
12. Solve elementary problems involving vibration, waves and sound.
13. Describe the basic concepts of electromagnetic and radioactive radiation.
14. Apply the scientific method of inquiry, including analysis based on scientific concepts and observation.
15. Obtain reproducible data from scientific experiments; analyze, interpret, and communicate the data in a logical and coherent manner.
16. Recognize uncertainties in data and identify potential sources of error.

• Force and vectors
• Simple machines
• Statics
• Temperature
• Force and Torque
• Heat and heat transfer
• Gas laws
• Uniformly accelerated motion
• Efficiency
• Newton’s Laws
• Energy
• Electric Circuits
• Friction
• Measurements in Physics
• Electrostatics
• Sound
• Sine, Cosine and Tangent
• Laboratory experiments will be selected from the topics above.

 
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