General Physics I, Physics 113 (Gary Wysin)
Kansas State University.
Copyright 2009 (Gary M. Wysin) as to the syllabus and all lectures, exams, and online notes.
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Recitations
See the Recitation Guide
for some pointers on how to approach homework problems: how to list the knowns and unknowns,
see what concepts to apply, manipulate the equations needed, and generally, how to organize your
solution and get the right answers with correct units.
Lecture Notes
Here I've summarized the main topics, formulas, and notes from each day's lecture.
The topic names here should match the topic names listed on the lecture schedule
given on the Syllabus.
Make sure you know what to do with the formulas, the meanings of the
symbols, etc!!
Try to understand the examples,
they may help with the homework problems.
But, you'll find much more complete explanations in the text by Giancoli.
- Ch. 1 -- Science, Measurements, Units, Numbers
- Ch. 2 -- One-Dimensional Kinematics, Velocity, Acceleration
- Ch. 2 -- Motion with Constant Acceleration; Free Fall
- Ch. 3 -- Vectors: Addition, Subtraction, Components
- Ch. 3 -- 2D Motion, Projectiles; Relative Motion
Recitation answer key, Chapters 1, 2 & 3
Exam 1 Equation Sheet, Chapters 1, 2 & 3
A Recitation quiz: Units, Vectors, Projectiles
and Its solution.
- Ch. 4 -- Newton's Laws of Motion
Ch. 4 -- Newton's Laws & Gravity
- Ch. 4 -- Newton & Free Body Diagrams, Friction
- Ch. 4 -- Problems with Friction, Inclines
- Ch. 5 -- Circular Motion and Centripetal Acceleration
- Ch. 5 -- Newton's Law of Gravitation, Orbits
- Ch. 6 -- Work, Kinetic and Potential Energy
- Ch. 6 -- Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Recitation answer key, Chapters 4, 5 & 6
Exam 2 Equation Sheet, Chapters 4, 5 & 6
A Recitation quiz: Forces, Energy Conservation
and Its solution.
- Ch. 7 -- Linear Momentum and 1D Collisions
- Ch. 7 -- More on Collisions; Center of Mass
- Ch. 8 -- Rotation: Kinematics, Torque
- Ch. 8 -- Rotation: Dynamics, Inertia, Angular Momentum
- Ch. 9 -- Static Equilibrium of Objects
Recitation answer key, Chapters 7, 8 & 9
Exam 3 Equation Sheet, Chapters 7, 8 & 9
- Ch. 10 -- Static Fluids: Density and Pressure
- Ch. 10 -- Bouyant Forces, Bernouli & Moving Fluids
- Ch. 11 -- Vibrations; Simple Harmonic Motion
- Ch. 11 -- Waves: Frequency, Wavelength, Speed
- Ch. 11 -- Waves: Interference, Standing Waves
Ch. 12 -- Sound, Intensity and Level; Sources
Recitation answer key, Chapters 10, 11 & 12
Exam 4 Equation Sheet, Chapters 10, 11 & 12
A Recitation quiz: Oscillations
and Its solution.
- Ch. 13 -- Atomic Theory, Temperature, Ideal Gas Law
- Ch. 13 -- Ideal Gases and Kinetic Theory
- Ch. 14 -- Heat: Temperature Changes, Latent Heat
- Ch. 14 -- Heat: Conduction, Convection, Radiation
- Ch. 15 -- Thermodynamics, 1st Law: Energy Conservation
- Ch. 15 -- Thermodynamics, 2nd Law, Engines and Cooling
- Ch. 15 -- Thermodynamics, Heat Pumps, Refrigeration
| Fall 2009 Exams |
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Exam 1 - Ch. 1,2,3 ------------------- Measurements, Kinematics |
Exam 1 Solution |
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Exam 2 - Ch. 4,5,6 --------------- Forces, Circular Motion, Energy |
Exam 2 Solution |
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Exam 3 - Ch. 7,8,9 --------------- Momentum, Rotation, Equilibrium |
Exam 3 Solution |
| Summer 2009 Quizzes |
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Quiz 1 - Ch. 1 ------------------------- Measurements & Units |
Quiz 1 Solution |
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Quiz 2 - Ch. 2 & 3 --------------- 1D & 2D Kinematics, Vectors |
Quiz 2 Solution |
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Quiz 3 - Ch. 4 ----------- Newtwon's Laws, Mechanics, Friction |
Quiz 3 Solution |
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Quiz 4 - Chs. 5 & 6 ------------- Circular Motion, Work & Energy |
Quiz 4 Solution |
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Quiz 5 - Chs. 7 & 8 ------------ Momentum, Collisions, Rotation |
Quiz 5 Solution |
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Quiz 6 - Chs. 9 & 10 ----------------- Static Equilibrium, Fluids |
Quiz 6 Solution |
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Quiz 7 - Chs. 11 & 12 ----------------- Oscillations, Waves, Sound |
Quiz 7 Solution |
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Quiz 8 - Chs. 13, 14 & 15 ------ Kinetic Theory, Heat, Thermodynamics |
Quiz 8 Solution |
| Fall 2008 Exams |
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Exam 1 - Ch. 1,2,3 ------------------- Measurements, Kinematics |
Exam 1 Solution |
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Exam 2 - Ch. 4,5,6 ----------------Forces, Circular Motion, Energy |
Exam 2 Solution |
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Exam 3 - Ch. 7,8,9 ----------------Momentum, Rotation, Equilibrium |
Exam 3 Solution |
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Exam 4 - Ch. 10,11,12 -----------------------Fluids, Waves, Sound |
Exam 4 Solution |
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Exam 5 - Ch. 13,14 -----------------------Thermal Physics |
Exam 5 Solution |
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| Fall 2008 Final Exam |
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Study Guide: Review for Final Exam |
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Final Exam - Ch. 1--15 ----- Mechanics and Thermodynamics |
Final Exam Solution |
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