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2024 PH211 Term at a Glance

Topic 01 Course Introduction	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 1
Topic 02 Vectors, Forces and Newton’s Laws	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 3, 5
Topic 03 1D Kinematics	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 1, 2, 4.3
Topic 04 Forces and Motion in 1D	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 5, 6
Topic 05 Newton’s Third Law	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 7
Topic 06 Motion in 2D and 3D	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 4, 8
Topic 07 Energy, Work and Kinetic Energy	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 9
Topic 08 Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 10
Topic 09 Impulse and Momentum	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 11
Topic “10” Term review

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Topic 01 Course Introduction	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 1
Course Items Syllabus Practice assignments Essay assignments Optional online assignments Quizzes Final exam Definitions Hypothesis Theory Law Principle Position Velocity Acceleration Mass Weight	Conceptual Concepts Metric system SI Units Unit conversions Coordinate systems Relationship of position, velocity and acceleration graphically Velocity vs Speed Assumptions/Approximations/Estimations Problem Solving Concepts Relationship of position, velocity and acceleration From position to velocity to acceleration Problem solving Processes Realism checks Math review Derivatives Units Meter, m Gram, g Kilogram, kg Second, s Newton, N (kg m/s²)

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Topic 02 Vectors, Forces and Newton’s Laws	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 3, 5
Definitions Vector Scalar Coordinate system Force Long range force Contact force Net force Force due to gravity near the surface of the Earth “Little g” Mass Inertia Laws/Principles Newton’s first law Newton’s second law	Conceptual Concepts Newton’s first law Problem Solving Concepts Newton’s 2nd law to relate force and acceleration Math review Trigonometry Free body diagrams Units Newton, N (kg m/s²)

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Topic 03 1D Kinematics	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 1, 2, 4.3
Definitions Position Distance Displacement Velocity Average Instantaneous Speed Average Instantaneous Acceleration Average Instantaneous Time “Little g” Events Inertial reference frames Non-inertial reference frames Laws/Principles None, just derived results	Conceptual Concepts Particle Model Position vs displacement vs distance Velocity vs speed Constant force “Little g” Problem Solving Concepts Math review Algebra 1D Kinematic equations for constant acceleration Free fall motion Graphical representation Relativity (4.3) Units No new units

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Topic 04 Forces and Motion in 1D	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 5, 6
Definitions Contact force Long-range force Net force Superposition Inertia Equilibrium Static equilibrium Dynamic equilibrium Normal force Weight True Weight Apparent Weight Friction force Static Kinetic Rolling Laws/Principles Newton’s second law	Conceptual Concepts Weight vs mass Surface gravity Proportional reasoning Problem Solving Concepts Free body diagrams Normal force Friction force Static Kinetic Rolling Drag Terminal speed Statics Dynamics Units No new units

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Topic 05 Newton’s Third Law	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 7
Definitions Objects Systems Environment Internal Force External Force Tension Force Laws/Principles Newton’s third law	Conceptual Concepts Newton’s third law Object vs system Internal vs external force Massless string approximation Problem Solving Concepts Newton’s 3rd law pairs Action/reaction pairs Acceleration constraints Ropes and pulleys Units No new units

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Topic 06 Motion in 2D and 3D	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 8, 4
Definitions Perpendicular Orthogonal Angular position Angular velocity Angular acceleration Tangential velocity Tangential acceleration Radial acceleration Centripetal acceleration Frequency Period Laws/Principles Kinematic equations expanded	Conceptual Concepts Orthogonality Relativity of non-inertial reference frames Problem Solving Concepts Motion in 2D/3D 2D/3D motion with a constant acceleration Projectile motion Circular motion Uniform circular motion Non uniform circular motion with constant angular acceleration. Rotational to linear motion Units Radians, rad Revolutions, rev Degrees, ^o Hertz, Hz (rev/s)

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Topic 07 Energy, Work and Kinetic Energy	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 9
Definitions Energy Kinetic Translational Rotational Potential Thermal Chemical Work Dot product Power Laws/Principles Work-Energy principle	Conceptual Concepts Derivation of energy What is energy? Problem Solving Concepts Forces and work Dot products as part of work Mechanical advantage Springs Hooke’s law force Power, energy and time Units Joule, J (N m) (kg m²/s²) Watt, W (J/s) (kg m²/s³)

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Topic 08 Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 10
Definitions Potential energy Stable equilibrium Unstable equilibrium Conservative force Non-conservative force Isolated system Laws/Principles Law of conservation of energy Expanded energy principle	Conceptual Concepts Choosing potential energy to be zero Conservation of mechanical energy for an object. Problem Solving Concepts Gravitational potential energy Elastic potential energy Energy diagrams Turning point Units No new units

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Topic 09 Impulse and momentum	Knight 5th ed. Chapters: 11
Definitions Momentum Impulse Isolated system Perfectly inelastic collision Perfectly elastic collision Laws/Principles Newton’s 2nd law revisited Impulse-Momentum principle Conservation of momentum	Conceptual Concepts Systems of particles Zero external impulse approximation Spectrum of energy loss in collision Problem Solving Concepts Newton’s third law and conservation of momentum Collisions Explosions Rocket propulsion Units No new units

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Topic “10” Term review	Will be update throughout the term with things that will be covered based on topics that need to be reviewed.
Definitions ‘ Laws/Principles ‘	Conceptual Concepts Relationship of position, velocity & acceleration graphically Problem Solving Concepts Position to velocity to acceleration with unusual units Units