Chapter 3 Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors

SmartBoard Pre-Lecture Notes for Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Giancoli 6th Edition Web Resources

AP Syllabus

Chapter 3 Homework

Chapter Outline:

3-1  Vectors and Scalars (pg. 45)

• GPS  RE: What is GPS?
• Surveying
• Magnitude and direction

3-2  Addition of Vectors (pg. 46)   RE: Vector Addition

• Tail to tip method

3-3  Subtraction of Vectors (pg. 48)

• Reverse vector then add tail to tip

3-4  Adding Vectors by Components (pg. 49)

• Graphical methods: choosing a coordinate system
• x and y vector components
• Adding components to find resultant

3-5  Projectile Motion (pg. 54)   RE: Projectile Motion

• Projectile motion / independent x-y motion
• Strategy for solving projectile motion problems
• Mini Lab: Projectile Motion

3-6  Solving Projectile Motion Problems (pg. 56)