Physics 1A
This is an introductory course in which lectures serve to emphasize and explain key concepts as well as build problem solving capabilities. Toward the latter goal, four lecture periods involve continuous class participation through Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs). The textbook for the class is Serway and Faughn, College Physics, 7th Edition, Vol. 1, Thomson/Brooks/Cole.
Overview for Winter 2006 (PDF)
We meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 10 weeks (minus UC holidays). This comprises one-hour lectures, hour-long ILDs, and quizzes (on alternate Fridays). Weekly problems from the course textbook are assigned. The importance of working problems cannot be overemphasized!
Schedule for Winter 2006 (PDF)
Handouts (PDF)
ILD on 1-D Kinematics
(Kinematics 2 - Motion of Carts)
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ILD on Newtonian Mechanics
(Newton's 1st and 2nd Laws)
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ILD on Conservation of Energy
(Energy of a Cart on a Ramp)
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ILD on Rotational Motion
(Rotational Motion)
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Formula Sheet for Final
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Homework Solutions (PDF)
Week one
Available the afternoon of 11 January
Week two
Available the afternoon of 18 January
Week three
Available the afternoon of 25 January
Week four
Available the afternoon of 1 February
Week five
Available the afternoon of 8 February
Week six
Available the afternoon of 15 February
Week seven
Available the afternoon of 22 February
Week eight
Available the afternoon of 1 March
Week nine
Available the afternoon of 8 March
Week ten
Available the afternoon of 15 March
