Physics 151
Principles of Physics I
Homework Assignments

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A Quiz on the Course Syllabus (Due Fri., Aug. 26, beginning of class)
Assignment – Syllabus Quiz

Class Syllabus
Behavioral Dimensions of Grades
Time Commitment
Expert Learner
Advice from Previous Students

Filling out your Activity Guide
Westminster's Policy on Academic Honesty (and Dishonesty)

Video - Professor Dancealot

Matter & Interactions (Chapter 1, Section 5)

Study Skills (Due Mon., Aug. 29, beginning of class)
Assignment – Video Reflections

How to Get the Most Out of Studying (Video Series by Stephen Chew, Samford University)
Learn How to Learn (Study tips from the American Psychological Society)

Video - Words

Matter & Interactions (Chapter 1, Sections 1 & 2)

Unit 01, Introduction and Computing (Due Wed., Aug. 31)
Assignment
Solutions

Pitching Data
Bowling Data
Galaxy Song
How To – Scientific Notation
Modeling Tutorial (modelingTutorial.xlsx)
Modeling Worksheet (modelingWorksheet.xlsx)

Unit 02, Measurement and Uncertainty (Due Fri., Sep. 9)
Assignment
Solutions

Excerpt from Feynman: "What Do You Care What Other People Think"
Ball Drop Data
Dice Roll Data

Unit 03, One-Dimensional Motion I – A Graphical Description (Due Fri., Sep. 16)
Assignment
Solutions

Matter & Interactions (Chapter 1, Section 4 (partial))
Introduction to Motion Assignment
Changing Motion Assignment

Triangle Motion Movie (pasco070.mov)
Triangle Motion Data (Excel file)

Unit 04, One-Dimensional Motion II – A Mathematical Description (Due Fri., Sep. 23)
Assignment
Solutions

Changing Motion II Assignment
Constant Acceleration Problem Worksheet
Constant Acceleration Problem Worksheet - Sample Problem

Carts on Top and Bottom Tracks Movie (pasco004.mov)
Logger Pro file for pasco004.mov (pasco004.cmbl)

Swinging Ball Movie (pasco153.mov)
Logger Pro file for pasco153.mov (pasco153a.cmbl)

Demon Drop Cage Movie (dson002.mov)
Logger Pro file for dson002.mov (dson002.cmbl)

Unit 05, One-Dimensional Forces, Mass, and Motion (Due Mon., Oct. 3)
Assignment
Solutions

Modeling Worksheet (modelingWorksheet.xlsx)

Unit 06, Gravity and Projectile Motion (Due Wed., Oct. 12)
Assignment
Solutions

Matter & Interactions (Chapter 1, Section 4 (partial))

Demon Drop Cage Movie (dson001.mov)
Logger Pro file for dson001.mov (dson001.cmbl)
Modeling Worksheet (modelingWorksheet.xlsx)
Constant Acceleration Problem Worksheet

Projectile Launch Movie (pasco106.mov)
Logger Pro file for pasco106.mov (pasco106.cmbl)

Unit 07, Applications of Newton's Laws (Due Mon., Oct. 31)
Assignment
Solutions

Circular Motion Movie (pru044s.mov)
Logger Pro file for pru044s.mov (pru044s.cmbl)

Bricklayers Song

Unit 08, One-Dimensional Collisions (Due Mon., Nov. 7)
Assignment
Solutions

Springboard Diving Movie (dson019.mov)
Logger Pro file for dson019.mov (dson019.cmbl)

Lunar Module Movie (nasa003.mov)
Lunar Module Spreadsheet (nasa003.xlsx)

Unit 09, Two-Dimensional Collisions (Due Mon., Nov. 14)
Assignment
Solutions

Colliding Pucks Movie (pru011.mov)
Logger Pro file for pru011.mov (pru011.cmbl)

Unit 10, Work and Kinetic Energy (Due Mon., Nov. 28)
Assignment
Solutions

Fan Cart on Level Track Movie (pasco004.mov)
Logger Pro file for pasco004.mov (pasco004.cmbl)

Fan Cart on Inclined Track Movie (pasco008.mov)
Logger Pro file for pasco008.mov (pasco008.cmbl)

Unit 11, Energy Conservation (Due Fri., Dec. 2)
Assignment
Solutions

Ball Shot from Projectile Launcher (30°) (pasco104.mov)
Ball Shot from Projectile Launcher (45°) (pasco106.mov)

Comet Roller Coaster (hrsy018.mov)
Comet Roller Coaster (hrsy019.mov)

2 Coffee Filters Dropped From Rest (pasco121.mov)
Logger Pro file for pasco121.mov (pasco121.cmbl)
Modeling Spreadsheet for pasco121.mov (pasco121.xlsx)

Cart Rolling Up Incline (pasco054.mov)
Logger Pro file for pasco054.mov (pasco054.cmbl)
Modeling Spreadsheet for pasco054.mov (pasco054.xlsx)

Unit 12, Rotational Motion (Due Fri., Dec. 9)
Assignment
Solutions

Cyclops Movie (hrsy001.mov)
Logger Pro file for hrsy001.mov (hrsy001.cmbl)

Rotating Disk Movie (dson014.mov)
Logger Pro file for dson014.mov (dson014.cmbl)

Orbital Module Movie (orb_sep.mov)

Unit 13, Rotational Momentum and Torque (Due Wed., Dec. 14)
Assignment
Solutions

Colliding Puck & Bar Movie (pru030.mov)
Logger Pro file for pru030.mov (pru030.cmbl)
Excel file for pru030.mov (pru030.xlsx)