AP Physics (Period 1) Assignments
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- 2014-2015 School Year
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- Science
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This AP Physics 1 class is under a new curriculum this year (2014-2015). The previous AP Physics B course has been divided into AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2. At South Pasadena High School, we are teaching the AP Physics 1 course.The textbook we use is Physics by Giancoli, (5th Edition). There is no longer a website that accompany's our text book but there is a companion website for the next edition (6th edition) of Giancoli.(Click on a chapter to see the practice questions and problems)Here, you can find practice questions, practice problems, applications and other useful areas. Though the textbook is not exactly the same, the physics is the same and these questions and problems can make for a useful review of physics concepts.Here is another helpful website from the University of Colorado, called PhET.It has interactive simulations on many physics concepts and topics. You can just enter the topic you want to see if it is available.Another useful website is called The Physics Classroom where there are tutorials, simulations, practice questions, etc. The website is http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Another site is from the author of the textbook called "Conceptual Physics" that is used by the regular physics class. Paul Hewitt has many short video clips that demonstrate various physics principles. The link is:Here are all four of the websites listed above:
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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AP physics scores are Out
70% earned a passing score of 3 or 4 or 5
Way to go everyone!!
Sincerely Mr. Papadakis
The Kahn Academy has a good comprehensive review of AP Physics 1 Topics:
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/review-for-ap-physics-1-exam
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Here are the answers to the 7 Station Final Review Practice Test
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Homework:
Turn in your post A.P. Physics Project Write-Up next Monday or Wednesday!
Form is posted below
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Chapter 18-19 Unit Test will be on Friday
- Homework List is now posted
- Attached are the list of assigned dates that students will be presenting their projects.
- Also Attached, Answers to Chapter 18-19 Practice Test
- apphys. Chap 18-19 Homework List.doc
- Project Sign Ups by Students
- apphys. Chap 18-19 Practice Test Answers.doc
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Chapter 18-19 Exam on Friday
In class on Monday 5-11-15
- Turn in completed course evaluation form
- P.O.B. Calculating the maximum voltage tolerated by a resistor
- Finish data collection for Ohm's Law (if needed)
- Look through books and decide on ideas for end of semester projects
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Attached are the answers to the Practice Test (from book: 5 Steps to a 5)
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Last Unit Before the AP.Test
Homework:
- Read Sections 1 thru 4 of Chapter 18
- Carefully read Examples 1, 2 & 3 in the text of Chapter 18
- Calculate the solutions to Problems 1-5 at the end of the chapter
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Homework:
- Begin Coulomb's Law Worksheet on another sheet of paper.
- Assignment 16 A Questions 1-6 and Problems 1-7
- In class we finished Chapter 11-12 FRQ and watched a demonstration of Sound waves in a vacumm.
- We began chapter 16 on Electrostatics and learned how to use Coulomb's Law
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Chapter 11-12 Test on Thursday (April 9, 2015)
Homework List is in Attachment
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For Friday March 27
- Groups of 2 for Speed of Sound Lab using Tuning Forks
- Pick up the Practice FRQ Question
- After Lab, work on all of your worksheets that were given out on Wed.
- Chapter 11-12 Test will be on Thursday April 9
Homework:
- Finish Calculations for Slinky Lab
- Complete the 3 TIPER Worksheets on Oscillatory Motion B7 and Wave Motion E1
- Complete the Review Worksheet (Both sides)
- Finish your calculations for the Speed of Sound Lab Using Tuning Forks
- Answer the Questions on the Practice FRQ Question you will recieve on Fri.
Happy Spring Break !
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Homework:
Begin Reading Chapter 12 on Sound (Sections 12-1, 12-2, 12-5
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Quiz on Monday for Chapter 11 on springs, pendulums and waves.
Homework: Complete Assignment 11 C
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New Textbook Assignment.
Chapter 11 11B Questions 6,8,9,& 10 Problems 6,7, 10, 11,& 12
Hopefully everyone is finishing up the two graphing assignments and determination of the mass (weight) of the unknown object from your data.
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Homework for Hooke's Law Experiment:
- Plotting Stretch distance (cm) on Y-axis, vs. Mass (grams) on X-axis, make a graph (1) using rubber band data.
- Make a second similar graph (2) using spring data.
- Find the value of k for both graphs. Did the two graphs give a linear relationship?
- Use k from graph 2 to determine the weight (N) of the unknown object.
- Compare the measured vs. calculated weight of the unknown object using the equation for % error = |measured value - calculated value|/ measured value x 100
- To find the value of k from each graph, you will need to 1) find the slope2) Inverse the slope3) Convert grams into Newtons4) Convert cm into meters
Finish answering all of the questions that you have not yet answered!
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Here is the link to JPL's Pi Day challenge with mathematical/physics type questions that use pi.
Check it out!!!
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Homework:
- Assignment 11 A from text. Questions 1-4 and Problems 1-4
- Finish the questions and 2 graphs of Pendulum Lab Data
- Plot (graph) the sample data from the handout given out in class from Hooke's Law.
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For Homework:
- Answer the Analysis Questions from the Pendulum Lab
- Plot the Length vs. Tsquared data and then extrapolate with the period of the pendulum off the balcony to determine the height of the balcony.
- Also, plot Length vs. T on back of graph or on another graph paper.
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Answers to NTQ Worksheet Side are posted.
Monday March 2, 2015 Chapter 8 Exam
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Homework:
- Complete CDE 11-1 and redraw mobile on another sheet.
- Finish Circular Problems Worksheet
- Finish NTQ worksheet
- Finish 8A and 8B textbook questions and problems.
- Finish the Online Practice Questions 1-25
- Chapter 8 Exam a week from Monday
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Homework:
- Complete all problems on Assignments 8 A and 8 B
- Try to complete the 11 Next Time Questions worksheet on a separate paper.
- Read your textbook in the sections discussing moment of inertia and angular momentum.
- Try answering the "Practice Questions" from the Giancoli website http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_giancoli_physicsppa_6/17/4352/1114211.cw/index.html
Chapter 8 Test will be in two weeks.
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Assignment 8 B Problems from text: 30, 34, 35, & 37
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Chapter 7 Test on Friday
HOMEWORK:
- Begin reading sections 1, 2 & 3 of Chapter 8 (Rotational Mechanics)
- Begin Assignment 8 A Questions: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, & 11 and Problems: 1, 5, 6, 9, 11, & 29
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Homework:
- Finish Assignment 7 B
- Finish reading all of Chapter 7 on Momentum
- Begin Assignment 7 C
- Chapter 7 Test will be next Friday
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Chapter 7 Exam on Momentum will be next Wednesday Feb. 4
Chapter 7 Homework:
Assignment 7 A (due Thurs) Questions 1-8 & Problems 1-11 (odd)
Assignment 7 B Questions 9-16, 19 & Problems 14-16, & 18-19
Assignment 7 C Problems 21-23, 37, & 46
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Homework List for Chapter 6 Exam on Work and Energy
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Attached are the answers to the Review 11 Worksheet
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Chapter 6 Test on Work and Energy will be on Friday
On Wednesday in class, students may study for the test and complete the chapter 6 practice test if needed, as well as completing any worksheets or problems from the text book that were assigned.
If someone in class would like to make a list of all of the homework handouts and textbook problems that were assigned and send it to me, that would be helpful.
(All of the worksheets that were passed out are at school and I have not been able to come in to see them.)
You can email me at [email protected] and if you have any questions before the test, you can also email me and I will respond as soon as I am able.
Later, I will post answers to the 11 Review worksheet.
Mr. Papadakis
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HOMEWORK
- Begin Homework 6 A (Questions 1-6 and Problems 1-7)
- Complete the calculations and questions from the lab "Making the Grade"
- Begin Problems 4-9 on the Chapter 7 and 8 Review Worksheet
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Chapter 5 Test on Circular Motion & Gravitation today Wednesday December 10, 2014
- Friday: Begin Chapter 6 on Work and Energy
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Chapter 5 Test will be on Monday December 8.
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The Chapter 5 Test is tentatively set for Thursday Dec. 4
On Tuesday, Dec. 2 when we meet again, we will review for the test.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving
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11/19/14 Homework:
- Fix any problems with your 3 graphs from the Centripetal Force Lab
- Calculate your weight in Newtons using Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
- Begin Assignment 5 C Questions 6-10 and Problems 25-32 at the end of chapter 5
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Quiz on Circular Motion on Wednesday
Complete your Centripetal Force Experiment Calculations and Graphs
Read Section 5-6 on Universal Gravitation
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Homework this Weekend:
- Finish the problems on the back of worksheet given out in class.
- Read and study Examples 5-1 through 5-7 in the text on pages 114 -120
- Do Problems 6 & 7 on page 139
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Begin Reading Chapter 5 on Circular Motion and Gravitation.
- Read Chapter Summary on page 138 and
- Read Sections 5-1 and 5-2
- Begin Assignment 5 A Questions 1-5 and Problems 1-4
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Homework Assigned
Assignment 4 C
- Textbook Questions 11-22
- Textbook Problems 38-45 & 52
(Work on Assignment 4 C through the weekend)
In class today:
- Discussed Coffee Filter Graphs
- Discussed some answers to Homework Packet
- Chapter 4 Quiz
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Homework Assigned Today in Class
Friday October 24, 2014
- Graph Velocity vs. # of Coffee Filters Data from today's Lab
- Work on Chapter 4 Newton's Laws Homework Packet given out today. (I have reloaded the 6 sheets for better ease of opening)
- Study for Chapter 4 Quiz on Tuesday
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Homework Assigned Today in Class
Friday October 24, 2014
- Graph Velocity vs. # of Coffee Filters Data from today's Lab
- Work on Chapter 4 Newton's Laws Homework Packet given out today.
- Study for Chapter 4 Quiz on Tuesday
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New Homework Assigned
Due Wednesday October 22, 2014
Assign. 4 B (from textbook)
Questions: 10-15 and Problems: 9,10, 12, 13, 23, & 24
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Finish Calculations from the lab using Dynamics Carts
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Homework Assigned (Tuesday October 14, 2014)
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- Questions 1-8 at end of Chapter 4
- Problems 1-8 at end of Chapter 4
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Homework Assigned Thursday October 9, 2014
(Should be completed by Tuesday October 14)
- Complete the "Force and Weight Lab" Activity: Finish graph and answer questions
- Complete the "Measuring/Calculating Net Forces" worksheet: Remember to show calculations for area of box and acceleration from net Force/mass
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Homework (Due Thursday October 9, 2014)
Reading Chapter 4
- Chapter Summary on page 103
- 8 Steps of Problem Solving Tips page 102
- Sections 4-1 (on Force) and 4-2 (on Newton's First Law) pages 77-80
In Class Today (Tuesday October 7, 2014)
- Turn in Chapter 3 Homework Packet
- Take Chapter 3 Exam and FRQ
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On Tuesday (October 7)
We will have our chapter 3 Exam. Since it is a late start day,
you may want to come a little earlier and get an early start so that you
don't run out of time during the test.
Here is the update Chapter 3 Homework List
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Homework:
- Graph Catapult Lab Data
- Answer Analysis Questions 1-4
In Class
- Monkey-Hunter Demonstration
- Chapter 3 Quiz
- Catapult Lab Data Collection
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Homework (for Wednesday October 1, 2014)
- Study chapter 3 for QUIZ on Wednesday
- Read over Catapult Lab Procedure
- Come to class with a prepared Data Table for the lab
- Answer the 3 Questions on the Monkey-Hunter Handout
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Homework (Due on Monday 9/29/14)
Assignment 3 C continued:
Problems 35, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, & 51
- Chapter 3 Test will most likely be next Friday October 3
- On Thursday September 25, "The Steel Ball in the Cup" lab was done in class.
REMINDER:
Telescope Night this Monday evening, 9/29/14, at 7-8:30 p.m. on Softball outfield by parking lot
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Homework Due Friday September 19, 2014
- Study for a Quiz on Chapter 3
- Begin Assignment 3 C Question #15 and Problems 24, 26, 27,28, 31, & 32
- Quiz will cover Vector ideas and Projectile Motion ideas, (but not like Problem 26 or 28.
- Finish the back side of the TIPER worksheet
- Assignment 3 C does not need to be finished by Friday
In class on Wednesday 9/17
- Quick Check
- Lesson on Projectile Motion
- Two demonstrations with projectile motion
- Projectile Motion Activity with ruler and pennies
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Homework Due Friday September 19, 2014
- Study for a Quiz on Chapter 3
- Begin Assignment 3 C Question #15 and Problems 24, 26, 27,28, 31, & 32
- Quiz will cover Vector ideas and Projectile Motion ideas, (but not like Problem 26 or 28.
- Finish the back side of the TIPER worksheet
- Assignment 3 C does not need to be finished by Friday
In class on Wednesday 9/17
- Quick Check
- Lesson on Projectile Motion
- Two demonstrations with projectile motion
- Projectile Motion Activity with ruler and pennies
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Monday 9/15/14
In Class Today:
- Check completion of Assignment 3A
- Trigonometry Review (Sine, Cosine and Tangent Functions)
- Lecture on Vectors vs. Scalars
- Lecture on Adding Vectors Graphically and Analytically
- P.O.B.
Homework:
Assignment 3 B
Read Section 3-5 through 3-6 pp. 57-61
Questions: 11, 13, & 14
Problems: 19 & 20
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9/11 2014
In class today:
- Turn in Chapter 2 Homework Packet
- Take Chapter 2 Exam
- Pick up one new handout and begin the front side only.
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Assignment 3 A
- Read the Chapter 3 Summary on page 69
- Read sections 3-1 through 3-4 on pages 48-56
- Read the two examples 3-1 and 3-2 on pages 55-56
- Do Questions 1-10 at the end of the chapter.
- Do Problems 1,2, 4, 7 and 16 at the end of the chapter
- Begin the front side of the TIPER handout
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Tuesday September 9, 2014
In Class Today:
- Reminder that "Back To School Night" is Thursday evening
- Work on new handout "Graphical Analysis"
- Discuss all of the answers after everyone is finished.
- Return graded Chapter 2 Quizzes.
Homework:
- Study for Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday
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On Thursday September 11, 2014
- Turn in Homework with homework List attached
- Chapter 2 Exam
- Begin reading Chapter 3 Motion in Two Dimensions
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Friday September 5, 2014
In Class Today:
- Story Q.O.B.
- Finish Falling Objects Chart and discuss Galileo's Law of Odd Integers.
- Go over homework
- Take Chapter 2 Quiz
Homework:
- Begin preparing for Chapter 2 Test next Thursday.
- Go over Chapter 2 Study List
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September 3, 2014
In Class:
- Demonstration of dropping and textbook and sheet of paper. Do they fall with the same acceleration? Can the paper be altered to change its rate of descent?
- Show clip from Mechanical Universe "Law of Falling Bodies" of Hammer and feather being dropped on the Moon surface.
- P.O.B. Dragster accelerating
- Questions from homework?
- Quick Check
Homework:
- Study for Chapter Quiz on Friday
- Complete new textbook problems from chapter 2 #32, - #36 & 65
- Begin preparing for Chapter 2 Exam next Tuesday
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Wednesday August 27, 2014
In Class Today:
- Pass out new syllabus
- Discuss Columbo Puzzle, Answer on Friday
- Put Class Data on white board from Dropping Balls Lab
- Discuss any questions about lab, which will be collected Friday.
- New Lesson: Introduce Acceleration
- Demonstrate ball rolling down ramp with metronome and strobe light.
- Lecture on Kinematic Equations in Chart Form
- Sample P.O.B. on Acceleration
Homework:
- Finish "TIPER" on Strobe Motion (Due Friday)
- Finish Dropping Ball Activity (Due Friday)
- Finish Summer Assignment
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Friday, August 29, 2014
Today in Class:
- Turn in Summer Assignment and Dropping Balls Lab
- Discuss solution to the Columbo Puzzle.
- Demonstrations:
- Predicting the sound pattern from dropping two separate strings of 5 metals balls that are evenly spaced on the string and unevenly spaced on the string.
- "Dropping a Coin and Feather in Air and in a Vacuum" How are they different?
- Collect, stamp and discuss the answers to the Acceleration Worksheet and the Strobe light of Moving ball worksheet.
- Lecture on Displacement vs. Distance (using a demonstration of walking around the room with a tape measure)
- Problem on the Board of a Tennis ball thrown up into the air and calculating its speed, velocity and displacement after a certain time.
Homework:
- Continue Reading Chapter 2 and do Assignment 2 B (Problems 19, 21, 24, & 25)
- Look through Chapter 2 Study List and begin understanding the answers to the various objectives.
Have a Nice Labor Day Weekend!!!
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August 25, 2014
In Class Today:
- Seating Chart
- Columbo Puzzle
- Pre-Lab "Dropping Balls off Balcony"
Homework:
- Find a Solution to the Columbo Puzzle
- Finish Calculations from today's lab and
- Begin the Post Lab Questions
- Begin Reading Chapter 2
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- Begin reading Chapter 1 in the Giancoli textbook.
- Complete the summer AP Physics assignment given out in class, (unless you have already finished it during the summer).