Principles of Physics (Period CP1) Assignments

Finish Uniform Acceleration worksheets started in class. Read Chapter 2 sections 1 and 2. Both worksheets and the book chapter can be found on this web space.

Objective, materials, procedure and data table for ramp lab.

Work on/finish the review sheet handed out in class today. 

Text book Chapter 1 pg 26 Section 1.3 #'s 8-12

Tomorrow we will be testing your predictions for the dune buggies. Be ready to write a conclusion about the results of the competition and turn in your completed lab.

Read Chapter 1 in your textbook: Physics a First Course

Write step by step procedures for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

QUIZ: You must be able to plot data points on a graph, draw a line of best fit and calculate the slope of the best fit line. You will also be expected to have a reasonable explanation of what the slope tells you about the data.

Homework Due Monday 8/26 Choose One

1) Look at the speedometer of your guardian’s car and record 10 pairs of equivalent kilometers and miles. Then plot a graph of kilometers (on y-axis) vs miles (on x-axis). Draw your best fit line and find the slope. Use your graphing guide to help.

OR

2) Using 10 different items in the fridge or pantry record the gram and ounce equivalents. Plot a graph of grams (on y-axis) vs ounces (on x-axis). Draw your best fit line and find the slope. Use your graphing guide to help.

Look at the attached file if you need a data organization tip or visual example.

Parents and students read and sign safety and behavior contracts. For extra credit, highlight 3 safety procedures that would be good/appropriate for a physics classroom.