11 Learning Materials and Exercises
Textbook Material to Read
Chapter 4 Dynamics
4.1 Development of Force Concept
4.2 Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia
4.3 Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
4.4 Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces
Textbook Exercises
Solve the following problems.
Chapter 4
- Conceptual questions: 2 – 6, 10, 12, 17, 20.
- Problems & Exercises: 1 – 3, 9, 13, 15.
Solving Problems in Physics
Note: Image by Chudaeva, E. (2022).
Formulas.
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Elena’s explanation of how to approach and solve problems on dynamics
Check this handout with problems and steps involved in solving these problems and thinking processes that Elena used to solve these problems.
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This is what you need to know to solve problems successfully:
- Definitions of scalar and vector quantities
- SI units of measurements
- Converting a number to scientific notation
- Converting units and metric system
- Counting significant figures
- Determining number of significant figures in calculations
- Motion equations for constant acceleration in one dimension
Additional Resource
OpenStax High School Physics, chapter 4 Forces and Newton’s Laws
