Physics 151
Principles of Physics I
Homework Assignments


A Quiz on the Course Syllabus (Due Fri., Aug. 25, 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. 28, 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, Our Place in the Universe  (Due Wed., Aug. 30)
Assignment
Solutions

Galaxy Song
Matter & Interactions (Chapter 1, Section 5)
How To – Scientific Notation

Unit 02, Measurement and Uncertainty (Due Wed., Sep. 6)
Assignment
Solutions

Excerpt from Feynman: "What Do You Care What Other People Think"

Unit 03, Introduction to One-Dimensional Motion (Due Wed., Sep. 13)
Assignment
Solutions

Introduction to Motion Assignment
Changing Motion Assignment

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

Unit 04, Motion with Constant Acceleration (Due Wed., Sep. 20)
Assignment
Solutions

Changing Motion II Assignment

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 (pasco153.cmbl)

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

Jumping on the Moon (Logger Pro file)
Jumping on the Moon (Video)
Modeling Worksheet (modelingWorksheet.xlsx) - Excel Spreadsheet

Constant Acceleration Problem Worksheet
Constant Acceleration Problem Worksheet - Sample Problem

Unit 05, Force, Mass, and Motion (Due Wed., Sep. 27)
Assignment
Solutions

Modeling Worksheet (modelingWorksheet.xlsx) - Excel Spreadsheet

Unit 06, Gravity and Projectile Motion (Due Fri., Oct. 6)
Assignment
Solutions

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

Unit 07, Applications of Newton's Laws (Due Fri., Oct. 20)
Assignment
Solutions

Bricklayers Song

Unit 08, Momentum and Collisions in One Dimension (Due Fri., Oct. 27)
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, Momentum and Collisions in Two Dimensions (Due Mon., Nov. 6)
Assignment
Solutions

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

Three Colliding Pucks Movie (pru021.mov)
Logger Pro file for pru011.mov (pru021.cmbl)
Spreadsheet (pru021.xlsx)

Three Colliding Pucks Movie (pru020.mov)
Logger Pro file for pru011.mov (pru020.cmbl)

Unit 10, Work and Energy (Due Mon., Nov. 13)
Assignment
Solutions

Fan Cart on Level Track Movie (pasco004.mov)

Fan Cart on Inclined Track Movie (pasco008.mov)
Logger Pro file for pasco008.mov (pasco008.cmbl)
Modeling Worksheet (modelingWorksheet.xlsx) - Excel Spreadsheet

Unit 11, Energy Conservation (Due Mon., Nov. 20)
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)

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

Unit 12, Rotational Motion (Due Mon., Dec. 4)
Assignment
Solutions

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

Unit 13, The Vector Nature of Rotational Momentum   (Due Mon., Dec. 12)
Assignment
Solutions

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