Homework September

Homework for Physics: Week 1

Before the first class:

1.  Write me a one-page letter (hand written is fine) telling me something about yourself.  You should hand this in on paper (not electronically).

2. Read the blog on Intro to BUA Physics

OR watch Introduction to Physics Video

Due dates for Houses by Assignments

Class # Gryffindor (B) Hufflepuff (D): Ravenclaw (E): Slytherin (F):
1 Tues   9/4 Tues 9/4 Wed 9/5 Tues 9/4
2 Thurs 9/6 Wed 9/5 Thurs 9/6 Wed 9/5
3 Fri 9/7 Thurs 9/6 Fri 9/7 Fri 9/7
4 Mon 9/10 Fri 9/7 Mon 9/10 Mon 9/10
5 Tues 9/11 Tues 9/11 Wed 9/12 Tues 9/11
6 Thurs 9/13 Wed 9/12 Thurs  9/13 Wed 9/12
7 Fri 9/14 Thurs 9/13 Fri 9/14 Fri 9/14
8 Mon 9/17 Fri 9/14 Mon 9/17 Mon 9/17
9 Tues 9/18 Tues 9/18 Wed 9/19 Tues 9/18

Daily HW Assignments

Class 1: Introduction to Class; Discussion of Galileo, Discussion of Scientific Method

Night 1 Homework: Aristotle and Galileo (3 parts)

1.Learn about Aristotle and Galileo by:

a.  Reading the Blog .OR

b.  Watch YouTube Video OR

c.  Textbook readings: Chapter 1 on Scientific Method (pp 7-10) and   Chapter 2 pp 18-23 (on Aristotle on Motion, Galileo on Leaning Tower, Galileo on Inclined Planes)

2.   Write InterLACE HW questions on Aristotle, Galileo, and Mass
3.   Web Assign Questions on Aristotle vs Galileo

Class 2: Discussion of inertia, and mass vs weight

Night 2:  Newton’s First Law, Net Force and Statics

  1. Learn about Newton’s First Law, Net Force and Statics by:
    1. http://blogs.bu.edu/ggarber/bua-py-25/newtons-first-law/
    2. OR  YouTube Video   http://youtu.be/i05XeGuA9go
    3. OR Read textbook Chapter 2: pp 23-29 (on Newton’s 1st Law, Net Force, Equilibrium Rule, Support Force, Equilibrium of moving things), Chapter 4: pp 54-5 (mass and Weight)
  2. InterLACE Questions on Inertia and Mass
  3. WebAssign Questions on Inertia and Net Force