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Phys1110 Exam 1 Review:

This is a list of all the topics we have covered so far in this course.
Math skills:

unit conversion, algebra, trigonometry (sin, cos, tan, Pythagorean Theorem)

Motion in 1D

graphing: x vs. t, v vs. t, a vs. t

dx
x
lim

0
dt
t

= slope of a graph of x vs. t

dv
v
lim
t 0 t
dt

= slope of graph of v vs. t

average vs. instantaneous value of velocity, acceleration

"acceleration is not velocity, ."

Constant acceleration (a = const) in 1D:

(a)

vo

at

(b)

xo

vo t

(c)

v2

vo 2

(d)

vo

(1/ 2) a t 2

2a (x x o )
v

Vector Math

Addition of vectors:
graphically (tip-to-tail)
analytically (with components)

A x i

Components of vectors, unit vectors A

Motion in 2D

v lim

t 0

r
t

a lim

t 0

v
,
t

v1 v v 2

direction of a = direction of

v2

v1

A y j

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Projectile Motion

treat x- and y-motions independently

ax = 0

vy

vx = constant

ay = g

ax = 0
ay = g

vo

vy = voy g t , etc

x
vx

Circular motion with constant speed v,

v2
r

a a

a is toward the center (centripetal)

a
a

Newton's Laws

Fnet F1 F2 F3 ..

NI: Fnet 0

v constant

NII: Fnet m a
FAB

NIII: FAB FBA

FBA
B

Force and motion problems:

1) Free-body diagram
2) Coordinate system with +direction of axis = direction of acceleration
3)

m ax ,

m ay

To prepare for Exam 1:

Review Concept Tests and HW problems (Read question and try to remember
reasoning that gets to the answer)
When reviewing HW problems, know how to derive algebraic formula for
answer.
Prepare your formula sheet.
Take the practice exam.
It is no good to memorize answers. You have to understand and remember how
you construct the answers.