Saeid Rahimi, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Sonoma State University, Fall 1999

Phys. 114

Introduction to Physics I (4 units)

(MTWF 11:00-11:50 AM)

Welcome! This is the first of three basic sequential courses in the calculus-based introductory physics series for science and engineering students. The course covers the topics of mechanics, and heat and thermodynamics. The subjects of electricity and magnetism and optics will be covered in the second part of the series (Phys. 214). In order to be successful in this course please consider the following:

(1) A good knowledge of trigonometry and calculus is essential. (2) You will be asked to learn to solve problems. This can not be achieved by memorization of formulae, laws and principles, rather you will need to understand the subject and practice by solving many related problems. (3) Browse the subject before going to the class and be alert, ask questions and take notes in class. (4) Attempt to solve the homework problems early so you can ask questions in class before the due date of the homework. (5) Form study groups and discuss the ambiguous points with your classmates. (6) Arrange to see your instructor and/or the physics tutor regularly and prepare to ask specific questions.

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Prerequisite: Math 161

Text: "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" 4th ed. by Paul A. Tipler, W.H. Freeman/Worth (1999)

Chapters: 1 through 14 and 18 through 21 (about 550 pages)

Homework: (20%) See below for a list of the assigned homework problems. Homework will be collected in the beginning of the Tuesday session and returned on the following Friday. Late homework will not be accepted.

Quiz: (10%) A short quiz on the material covered in each week will be given at the end of each Friday session.

Tests:

Test 1: Tu. Sept. 21 (17%) Chapters 1- 5

Test 2: Tu. Oct. 19 (18%) Chapters 6-9

Test 3: Tu. Nov. 16 (18%) Chapters 10-14

Test 4 (Final): M. Dec. 13, 11 - 12:50, (17%) Chapters 18-21

Optional Extra Problems: Students may choose to do a set of extra problems to improve their grade 

Office hours: Tue, 9-11; F, 10-11 AM e-mail: saeid.rahimi@sonoma.edu

Office: Darwin 331 Phone and voice mail: 664-2169

Phys. 114 Assignments Fall 1999

Chapter Problems

1 6, 17, 20, 48, 54, 62

2 4, 10, 15, 20, 50, 58, 72, 80, 108, 110, 130

3 16, 21, 37, 47, 54, 55, 63, 70, 77, 92, 102, 106

4 17, 38, 42, 47, 52, 58, 69, 75, 80, 103

5 5, 9, 18, 27, 34, 38, 53, 57, 63, 106, 111

TEST 1

6 13, 15, 23, 28, 38, 46, 58, 61, 71, 77, 90

7 9, 17, 18, 24, 29, 42, 49, 51, 80, 89

8 9, 16, 22, 36, 40, 48, 105, 111, 114, 124

9 3, 10, 15, 24, 33, 38, 48, 49, 60, 66, 67, 89

TEST 2

10 3, 5, 9, 15, 21, 23, 34, 41, 50, 53, 72

11 4, 14, 16, 20, 23, 51, 55, 56

12 4, 14, 23, 40, 57, 72, 89

13 10, 12, 16, 26, 29, 35, 40, 51, 73, 80, 92

14 12, 13, 17, 21, 26, 35, 53, 105

TEST 3

18 7, 11, 19, 21, 22, 31, 40, 44, 48, 68

19 5, 10, 19, 31, 38, 41, 81, 82, 83

20 5, 12, 13, 21, 35, 36, 63, 64

21 2, 4, 7, 27, 28, 29, 60

FINAL TEST

For answers to selected even problems see 114answers.html