STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Define each of the related vocabulary words.

 II.     Recognize appropriate symbols used.

 III.    State the concepts introduced.

 IV.     Distinguish between different concepts within a topic.

 V.      Translate mathematical formulae into charts, tables, or graphs.

 VI.     Interpret graphs or tables.

 VII.    Collect and organize data in a systematic manner.

 VIII.   Present data by construction of charts and graphs.

 IX.     Evaluate the relevancy of data.

 X       Write a formal report.

 XI.     Set up and solve problems using geometry, algebra, and trigonometry as required.

 XII.    Demonstrate prescribed problem-solving methods.

 XIII.   Read, analyze and apply concepts to new situations.

 XIV.    Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information in the study of physics

 REQUIRED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.      Mathematical Concepts

         a. Units

         b. Trigonometry

         c. Scalars and vectors

         d. Vector manipulation

 II. Kinematics (One Dimension)

         a. Displacement

         b. Speed versus velocity

         c. Acceleration

         d. Kinematic equations for constant acceleration

         e. Free falling bodies

 III. Kinematics (Two Dimensions)

         a. Displacement, velocity, acceleration in two dimensions

         b. Kinematic equations in two dimensions

         c. Projectile motion

         d. Relative velocity

 IV. Newton's Laws

         a. Force and mass

         b. Newton's First Law

         c. Newton's Second Law

         d. Newton's Third Law

         e. Vector nature of Newton's Second Law

         f. Gravitational force

         g. Normal force

         h. Static and frictional forces

         i. Equilibrium applications of Newton's laws

         j. Non-equilibrium applications of Newton's laws

 V. Circular Motion

         a. Uniform circular motion

         b. Centripetal acceleration

 VI. Work and Energy

         a. Work done by a constant force

         b. Work-Energy Theorem and kinetic energy

         c. Gravitational potential energy

         d. Conservative versus non-conservative forces

         e. Conservation of total mechanical energy

         f. Power

 VII. Impulse and momentum

         a. Impulse Momentum Theorem

         b. Conservation of linear momentum

         c. Collisions in one dimension

         d. Collisions in two dimensions

         e. Center of mass

 VIII. Rotational Kinematics

         a. Angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration

         b. Equations of rotational kinematics

         c. Angular and tangential variables

         d. Angular and tangential acceleration

 IX. Rotational Dynamics

         a. Forces and torques on rigid objects

         b. Rigid objects in equilibrium

         c. Rotation about a fixed axis

         d. Rotational work and energy

         e. Angular momentum

 Recommended Topical Outine:

 I. Simple Harmonic Motion

         a. The spring-mass sytem

         b. Energy and simple harmonic motion

 II. Waves

         a. Nature of waves and the traveling wave equation.

         b. Superposition of waves

 III. Standing waves