CP2 General Syllabus

1st QUARTER SYLLABUS

2nd QUARTER SYLLABUS

3rd QUARTER SYLLABUS

4th QUARTER SYLLABUS

General Syllabus and Course Overview

 

What should you expect to get from this class?

First, an appreciation of the world and universe in which you live. Physics will forever change the way you view your world!
Secondly, an understanding that God truly is an awesome Creator and has designed our universe such that His nature is revealed in all the things we study.
 
Thirdly, you will significantly develop your problem solving skills. You are truly embarking on an exiting adventure; please let me know how I can enhance your quest in better understanding the world and universe in which you live.
 

CP2 1st Quarter Syllabus Student Objectives

 

Chapter 1, pg.2 
A Physics Toolkit
 
 
Course overview
Brief history of physics
1.1 Math and physics
Mini Lab:
Scientific Method
1.2 Measurement
1.3 Graphing data
A.1 Appendix: Math handbook
 
MEASUREMENT LAB

 

NOTE: You will eventually be using all the mathematical relationships listed in appendix A, pgs. 833-857... begin to review this section immediately and practice problems until you feel proficient!

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 1
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 1
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

Chapter 1 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Define physics

  2. Identify the historic people (the ones covered in class) involved in developing the very first ideas concerning our world and universe

  3. Identify basic theories and/or philosophies

  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method

  5. List each of the SI units of measurement found in Table 1-1

  6. Use the common metric prefixes from Table 1-2 from memory

  7. Perform arithmetic operations using scientific notation

  8. Distinguish between precision and accuracy

  9. Perform arithmetic operations using significant figures

  10. Graph relationships between dependent and independent variables

  11. Recognize linear, quadratic, and inverse relationships and interpret slopes of curves

MEASUREMENT LAB:
Lab Details
You must be able to

  1. Measure objects using a meter stick

  2. Measure thicknesses using a micrometer

  3. Measure in correct significant figures

  4. Create graphs from data collected during lab and interpret your results.

 

 

 

Chapter 2, pg.30
Describing Motion
 
 
2.1 Picturing motion
Mini Lab:
Graphic interpretation of motion
2.2 Where and when
2.3 Position-time graphs
2.4 How fast?

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 2
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 2
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 
 
 
Chapter 2 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Define (and be able to explain the differences between) speed, average velocity and instantaneous velocity

  2. Draw and interpret motion diagrams

  3. Create and explain particle models of motion

  4. Interpret motion from particle model diagrams

  5. Calculate average and instantaneous velocity

 

 

TEST Chapter 1-2

Practice Test Questions Chapter 2

 

  

Material covered: chapters 1, 2, historical material and measurement lab.

Format: multiple choice and conversion problems

 

 

Chapter 3, pg.56
Accelerated Motion
 
 
3.1 Acceleration
Mini Lab:
Graphic interpretation of motion
3.2 Motion with constant acceleration

COMPREHENSIVE MOTION LAB

3.3 Free fall
Mini Lab:
Calculating human reaction time

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 3
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 3
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

Chapter 3 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Interpret position-time graphs

  2. Describe in words the information presented in graphs

  3. Write equations that describe the motion given

  4. Determine from a graph the displacement, velocity or acceleration of an object

  5. Calculate the displacement or velocity of an object undergoing constant acceleration

  6. Determine the acceleration due to gravity of an object

  7. Calculate the instantaneous and average velocity of an object accelerating due to gravity

COMPREHENSIVE MOTION LAB:
Lab Details
You must be able to

  1. Measure the motion of an object moving with constant velocity

  2. Measure the motion of an accelerating object

  3. Prove Galileo's prediction that distance is proportional to time squared for accelerating objects

 

 

TEST Chapter 3

Practice Test Questions Chapter 3
 
 
  

Material covered: chapter 3 and comprehensive motion lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

Chapter 4, pg.86
Forces in One Dimension
 
 
4.1 Force and motion
4.2 Using Newton's laws
4.3 Interaction forces
 

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 4
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 4
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 
 
 
Chapter 4 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Define a force and differentiate between short range and long range forces

  2. State Newton's 3 laws by memory, comprehend their meaning and apply the laws to solve problems

  3. Draw free body diagrams

  4. Calculate the net force for various circumstances and problems

  5. Explain drag force and terminal velocity

  6. Identify interaction pairs of forces

 

 

TEST Chapter 4

Practice Test Questions Chapter 4
 
  

Material covered: chapter 4

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

Chapter 5, pg.80
Forces in Two Dimensions
 
 
5.1 Vectors
VECTOR LAB
5.2 Friction
5.3 Forces in two dimensions

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 5
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 5
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

Chapter 5 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Recognize vector quantities

  2. Determine graphically the sum of two or more vectors

  3. Solve motion or displacement problems using vectors

  4. Subtract two vectors

  5. Calculate the x and y component of a vector

  6. Find the resultant vector using the x and y components of a vector

  7. Determine the force that produces equilibrium when multiple forces act on an object

  8. Analyze objects on inclined planes

  9. Understand the frictional force and differentiate between static and kinetic friction

  10. Calculate the net force for various circumstances and problems involving friction

VECTOR LAB:
Lab Details
You must be able to

  1. Measure the interaction of concurrent forces

  2. Apply vector addition to obtain the resultant of forces in equilibrium

  3. Demonstrate equivalent ways to add vectors

 
 
 

 

TEST Chapter 5

Practice Test Questions Chapter 5

 

  

Material covered: chapter 5, vector lab and friction lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

1st QUARTER PROJECT

 

 

ROCKET PROJECT

Your rocket will first be checked for proper aerodynamic construction.  Rockets will be launched individually and judged on flight performance. You will then be given a group problem (entire class works as a team) related to rocket flight; the problem must be solved in a pre-designated amount of time (typically 20-30 minutes dependant on the degree of difficulty). Finally, time permitting, power points will be presented. Consult the rocket project page for complete details.

CP2 2nd Quarter Syllabus

Student Objectives
 
Chapter 6, pg.146
Motion in 2 Dimensions
 
 
6.1 Projectile motion
MINI LAB:
Projectile motion
6.2 Circular motion
CENTRIPETAL FORCE LAB
6.3 Relative velocity

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 6
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 6
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

  
Chapter 6 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Calculate the height, total time in the air, initial vertical velocity and the range of a projectile

  2. Calculate centripetal acceleration and force

  3. Use vector addition to solve problems involving relative velocities

CENTRIPETAL FORCE LAB:
You must be able to

  1. Calculate the centripetal acceleration of a rubber stopper in circular motion

  2. Calculate the centripetal force of a rubber stopper in circular motion

  3. Vary the parameters that effect the centripetal force of an object moving in unified circular motion and calculate the impact of the change

 

 

TEST Chapter 6

Practice Test Questions Chapter 6

  
Material covered: chapter 6 and centripetal force lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

Chapter 7, pg.170
Gravitation
 
 
7.1 Planetary motion and gravitation
Mini Lab:
Kepler's Law
7.2 Using the law of universal gravitation
Einstein's concept of gravity
Mini Lab:
Einstein's gravity

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 7
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 7
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

  
Chapter 7 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Define Kepler's Law and be able to calculate the periods of orbiting objects

  2. State Newton's general law of gravitation and apply the law to problem solving

  3. Describe the Cavendish experiment and its significance/purpose

  4. Calculate the velocity of objects in orbit

  5. Calculate orbital radii given orbital velocities

  6. Define "gravitational field"

  7. Compare and contrast Einstein's theory of gravity with Newton's general law of gravity

 

 

TEST Chapter 7

Practice Test Questions Chapter 7

 

  
Material covered: chapter 7

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

Chapter 8, pg.196
Rotational Motion
 
 
8.1 Describing rotational motion
8.2 Rotational dynamics
TORQUE LAB
8.3 Equilibrium, CM and stability

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 8
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 8
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

 

 

Chapter 8 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Measure angles in radians

  2. Calculate angular displacement, velocity and acceleration

  3. Relate angular quantities to linear quantities (table 8-1)

  4. Define and calculate rotational inertia

  5. Define and calculate torque for a rotating system

  6. Define and contrast center of mass and center of gravity

  7. Explain stability using force and torque diagrams

TORQUE LAB:
You must be able to

  1. Set up an apparatus to measure clockwise and counterclockwise torque

  2. Calculate clockwise and counterclockwise torque on a rotating body

  3. Determine the relationship between torque and lever-arm distance

 

 

TEST Chapter 8

Practice Test Questions Chapter 8

 

  
Material covered: chapter 8 and torque lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

Chapter 9, pg.228
Momentum and Impulse
 
 
9.1 Impulse and momentum
9.2 Conservation of momentum
CONSERVATION OF MOMENTUM LAB
Angular Momentum
Mini Lab:
Angular momentum

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 9
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 9
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

  
Chapter 9 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Relate impulse and change in momentum

  2. Calculate impulse and momentum changes for various scenarios

  3. Define closed and isolated systems

  4. Define elastic and inelastic collisions

  5. Demonstrate conservation of momentum for elastic, inelastic and explosive collisions

  6. Calculate conservation of momentum for collisions in 2 dimensions

 
CONSERVATION OF MOMENTUM LAB:
You must be able to

  1. Use the CBL Sonic Ranger to determine momentum using two lab carts moving in opposing directions (i.e. explosion)

  2. Apply the conservation of momentum principle to a system

  3. Demonstrate conservation of momentum for an "explosive interaction" (i.e. pi system = 0)

 

 

TEST Chapter 9

Practice Test Questions Chapter 9

 

  
Material covered: chapter 9 and momentum lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

Chapter 10, pg.256
Energy, Work and Simple Machines
 
 
10.1 Energy and work
10.2 Simple and compound machines
 PULLEYS LAB

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 10
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 10
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

  
Chapter 10 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Describe the relationship between work and energy

  2. Calculate the work done by a force

  3. Identify the force that does work

  4. Calculate power

  5. Analyze simple and compound machines

  6. Calculate the efficiencies of simple and compound machines

PULLEYS LAB:
You must be able to

  1. Assemble and manipulate a variety of fixed and movable pulley systems

  2. Calculate the efficiencies of pulley systems

  3. Describe how pulley systems affect the ideal mechanical advantage and efficiency of a system

 

 

TEST Chapter 10

Practice Test Questions Chapter 10

 

  
Material covered: chapter 10 and pulley lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

Chapter 11, pg.284
Energy and its Conservation
 
 
11.1 The many forms of energy
11.2 Conservation of energy
Mini Lab:
Conservation of energy

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 11
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 11
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

 

  
Chapter 11 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Create models to relate work and energy

  2. Calculate the kinetic energy of a moving object

  3. Calculate gravitational potential energy of a system

  4. Calculate elastic potential energy

  5. Analyze collisions to find the change in kinetic energy

 

 

TEST Chapter 11

Practice Test Questions Chapter 11

 

  
Material covered: chapter 11

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

Handout
Special Relativity
 
 
The Einstein equations
What happens at or near the speed of light
The correspondence principle
Time dilation
Length contraction
Energy-mass equivalency

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - SPECIAL RELATIVITY
On-line Text Resource
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

 

  

Relativity Handout:  You should be able to

  1. Describe frames of reference

  2. Explain the "correspondence principle"

  3. Calculate time dilation for travel near the speed of light

  4. Calculate length contraction for travel near the speed of light

 

 

QUIZ Special Relativity

 

  
Material covered: relativity handout

Format: An essay and a problem

 

 

 

2nd QUARTER PROJECT

 

  

BRIDGE PROJECT

Your bridge will first be checked for size and weight limitations. Then your drawing will be compared to your model (both design and model must agree). Finally, your bridge is tested for structural strength using a series of weights. Consult the bridge project page for complete details.

 

1st SEMESTER EXAM

 

  
Material covered: all 1st semester material

Format: all word problems

 

CP2 3rd Quarter Syllabus   Student Objectives
 
Chapter 12, pg.312
Thermal Energy
 
 
12.1 Temperature and thermal energy
SPECIFIC HEAT LAB
12.2 Changes of state and thermodynamics

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 12
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 12
Homework - PROBLEM SET
  
Chapter 12 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Define temperature and define heat

  2. Convert temperatures using Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin values

  3. Compare and contrast heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation

  4. Use calorimetry to solve specific heat problems

  5. Relate latent heat and phase changes

  6. Define thermodynamics

  7. State the laws of thermodynamics

  8. Solve simple thermodynamic problems

  9. Describe cyclic processes citing examples

  10. Explain how your refrigerator works and how a heat pump cools and/or heats your house

  11. Define entropy and give examples

 
SPECIFIC HEAT LAB:
You must be able to

  1. Measure heat exchange using a simple calorimeter

  2. Use a digital thermometer

  3. Calculate the specific heat of 2 metals

  4. State and explain your sources of error

 

 

TEST Chapter 12

Practice Test Questions Chapter 12
  
Material covered: chapter 12 and specific heat lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

Chapter 13, pg.340
States of Matter
 
 
13.1 Properties of fluids
13.2 Forces within liquids
13.3 Fluids at rest and in motion

    ARCHIMEDES LAB

13.4 Solids

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 13
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 13
Homework - PROBLEM SET
 
 
 
Chapter 13 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Define and calculate pressure

  2. State Pascal's Principle and use it to solve problems

  3. Define adhesion and cohesion

  4. Define and calculate the density of substances

  5. Define and calculate buoyancy

  6. State Archimedes' Principle

  7. Calculate the apparent weight of a submerged object

  8. Use Bernoulli's equation to solve problems

ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPLE LAB
You must be able to

  1. Demonstrate the relationship between the buoyant force and the weights of an object in air and submersed in water

  2. Calculate the degree of error

  3. Infer the effect of surface area and density on the amount of water displaced by a known mass

 

TEST Chapter 13

Practice Test Questions Chapter 13
 
  
Material covered: chapter 13

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

Chapter 14, pg.374
Vibration and Waves
 
 
14.1 Periodic motion
14.2 Wave properties
Mini Lab:
Waves in springs
14.3 Wave behavior

    BEHAVIOR OF WAVES LAB

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 14
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 14
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 
 
 
Chapter 14 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Describe the motion of a simple harmonic oscillator

  2. Relate a mass on a spring and a pendulum to simple harmonic motion

  3. List and explain the properties of waves

  4. Compare and contrast types of waves

  5. Calculate wave velocity, frequency and wavelength

  6. Predict wave behavior at boundaries; relate relative densities of mediums to corresponding wave behavior

  7. Define resonance and give examples

  8. Explain reflection, refraction, interference and diffraction of waves

BEHAVIOR OF WAVES LAB
You must be able to

  1. Identify reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference of water waves in a ripple tank

  2. Draw representations of each behavior listed above

 

TEST Chapter 14

Practice Test Questions Chapter 14

 

  
Material covered: chapter 14

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

  

 

Chapter 15, pg.402
Sound
 
 
15.1 Properties and detection of sound
15.2 Physics of music

SPEED OF SOUND LAB

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 15
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 15
Homework - PROBLEM SET
  
Chapter 15 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Define properties of sound waves

  2. Calculate sound wave velocity, frequency and wavelength in various mediums

  3. Explain loudness and calculate sound levels in decibels

  4. Relate pitch to frequency

  5. Explain the Doppler shift

  6. Describe the source of sound

  7. Calculate the speed of sound on strings under tension

  8. Calculate the speed of sound in open and closed pipes

  9. Explain sound quality

  10. List and define the 4 music intervals listed on page 365

  11. Define beats and calculate beat frequencies

 
SPEED OF SOUND LAB:
You must be able to

  1. Measure the fundamental harmonic of an open tube resonator

  2. Calculate the speed of sound in air

  3. Relate temperature to velocity

  4. Design an experiment to calculate the speed of sound in air with a closed tube resonator

 

 

 

TEST Chapter 15

Practice Test Questions Chapter 15

 

  
Material covered: chapter 15 and speed of sound lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

  

 

Chapter 16, pg.430
Fundamentals of Light
 
 
16.1 Illumination
16.2 The wave nature of light
Mini Lab:
Color and printing
POLARIZATION OF LIGHT LAB

 

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 16
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 16
Homework - PROBLEM SET
 
 
 
Chapter 16 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Describe the electromagnetic spectrum

  2. Relate visible light to the electromagnetic spectrum

  3. Solve problems using the speed, wavelength and frequency of light

  4. Define and calculate luminous flux, luminous intensity and illumination on a surface

  5. State the primary and secondary additive colors; state the resultant color when 2 or more colors are mixed

  6. State the primary and secondary subtractive colors; state the resultant color when 2 or more colors are mixed

  7. Describe the manufacturing process used in the printing industry

  8. Explain the formation of colors in thin films

  9. Explain and calculate polarization of light

POLARIZATION OF LIGHT LAB
You must be able to

  1. Determine a light's polarity

  2. Calculate the intensity of transmitted light based on the relative angle of two polarizing filters.

  3. Describe applications for polarizing filters

 

 

TEST Chapter 16

Practice Test Questions Chapter 16

 

  
Material covered: chapter 16 and polarized light lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

Chapter 17, pg.456
Reflection and Mirrors
 
 
17.1 Reflection from plane mirrors
17.2 Curved mirrors
 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 17
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 17
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 
 
Chapter 17 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Explain how images are formed in plane mirrors

  2. Use the Law of Reflection to calculate angles of incidence or reflection of light

  3. Locate images using ray diagrams

  4. Identify real and virtual images for concave and convex mirrors and lenses

  5. Calculate image distances, image heights and magnification using the mirror-lens equations for concave and convex mirrors and lenses

  6. Describe defects in mirrors and lenses

 

 

Chapter 18, pg.484
Refraction and Lenses
 
 
18.1 Refraction of light
SNELL'S LAW LAB
18.2 Convex and concave lenses
18.3 Application of lenses
LENSES LAB

 

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 18
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 18
Homework - PROBLEM SET
 
Chapter 18 Objectives
You should be able to...

 

  1. Explain refraction of light

  2. Use Snell's Law to calculate refraction of light in various mediums

  3. Relate refractive indexes to the speed of light in various mediums

  4. Define and calculate critical angles

  5. Explain dispersion of light

  6. Explain the mechanics of rainbows (i.e. how they are formed and why we see multiple colors)

  7. Explain how images are formed in lenses

  8. Locate images using ray diagrams

  9. Identify real and virtual images for concave and convex lenses

  10. Calculate image distances, image heights and magnification using the mirror-lens equations for concave and convex lenses

  11. Describe defects in lenses

  12. Explain myopia and hyperopia; describe and illustrate proper corrective lens solutions for each case

SNELL'S LAW LAB:

  1. Measure the angles of incidence and refraction of light passing through crown glass

  2. Calculate the index of refraction for crown glass

LENSES LAB:
You must be able to

  1. Demonstrate the formation of images from concave and convex lenses

  2. Calculate f, do, di, ho and hi for concave and convex lenses

 

COMBINED 17-18 TEST

TEST Chapter 17

Practice Test Questions Chapter 17

TEST Chapter 18

Practice Test Questions Chapter 18
 
  
Material covered: chapter 17 and 18 and mirror and lenses lab and Snell's law lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

Chapter 19, pg.514
Diffraction and Interference
 
 
19.1 Interference
19.2 Diffraction

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 19
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 19
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 
 
Chapter 19 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Relate the diffraction of light to it's wave characteristics

  2. Analyze and solve single and double slit interference problems

 

 

TEST Chapter 19

Practice Test Questions Chapter 19
 
  
Material covered: chapter 19

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

 

 

3rd QUARTER PROJECT

 

 

MOUSE-TRAP CARS PROJECT

You will design and build a car powered only by the spring energy in a standard mouse-trap. Your car will be judged on quality of workmanship and performance. You will also answer a series of questions pertaining to the physics involved in the project. SEE PROJECT PAGE.

 

CP2 4th Quarter Syllabus

Student Objectives

 

Chapter 20, pg.540
Static Electricity
 
 
20.1 Electrical charge
20.2 Electrical force
STATIC ELECTRICITY LAB

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 20
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 20
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

  
Chapter 20 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. List the properties of electric charge

  2. Compare and contrast insulators and conductors

  3. Describe how an electroscope operates

  4. Infer the type of charge on materials

  5. Explain the process of charging by conduction and induction

  6. Solve problems using Coulomb's Law

 

STATIC ELECTRICITY LAB
You must be able to

  1. Demonstrate that static charge can be separated

  2. Demonstrate that opposite charges attract and like charges repel

  3. Infer the type of charge on materials

  4. Determine the charge on an object charged by conduction and induction

 

 

TEST Chapter 20

Practice Test Questions Chapter 20

  
Material covered: chapter 20 and static electricity lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

  

 

Chapter 21, pg.562
Electric Fields
 
 
21.1 Creating and measuring electric fields
21.2 Applications of E fields

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 21
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 21
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 
 
Chapter 21 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Define electric field

  2. Determine the magnitude and direction of electric fields

  3. Draw and interpret electric field lines

  4. Define electrical potential and potential difference

  5. Relate work done by an electric field to charge and voltage

  6. Draw and interpret equal potential lines

  7. Convert joules to electron volts

  8. Calculate electric potential due to point charges

  9. Calculate capacitance in parallel plate capacitors

  10. Calculate the storage of electrical energy

 

 

Chapter 22, pg.590
Current Electricity
 
 
22.1 Current and circuits

OHM'S LAW LAB

22.2 Using electrical energy

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 22
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 22
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 
 
Chapter 22 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Define electric current

  2. Identify types of batteries

  3. Use Ohm's Law to solve problems

  4. Define electric power

  5. Relate power to common household circuits

  6. Explain how (and how fast) electrons "flow" in conductors

  7. Explain how (and how fast) the electric field "flows" in conductors

  8. Explain how electric power is transmitted

  9. Defend the concept that it is more efficient to transmit power at high voltages than at low voltages

  10. Calculate consumption in kilowatt-hours
 

COMBINED 21 and 22 TEST

TEST Chapter 21

Practice Test Questions Chapter 21

TEST Chapter 22

Practice Test Questions Chapter 22

 

  
Material covered: chapters 21 and 22

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

  

 

Chapter 23, pg.616
Series and Parallel Circuits
 
 
23.1 Simple circuits
23.2 Applications of circuits

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 23
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 23
Homework - PROBLEM SET
 
 
Chapter 23 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Interpret and draw series circuits

  2. Interpret and draw parallel circuits

  3. Interpret and draw complex circuits

  4. Calculate equivalent resistance for all types of circuits

  5. Explain the cause of electrical hazards

  6. Explain the design of ammeters and voltmeters and their proper usage in circuits

ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS LAB
You must be able to

  1. Create a series circuit and calculate the total equivalent resistance, total circuit current and the voltage drop across each resistor in the circuit

  2. Create a parallel circuit and calculate the total equivalent resistance, circuit voltage, total circuit current and current through each circuit branch circuit

 

 

TEST Chapter 23

Practice Test Questions Chapter 23

  
Material covered: chapter 23 and circuits lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

  

 

Chapter 24, pg.642
Magnetic Fields
 
 
24.1  Magnets

     MAGNETISM LAB

24.2 Forces caused by magnetic fields

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 24
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 24
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

  
Chapter 24 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. List the properties of magnets

  2. Draw magnetic fields

  3. Determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current carrying wire

  4. Calculate the force (magnitude and direction) on an electric current in a magnetic field

  5. Determine the force (magnitude and direction) on a moving charge in a magnetic field

  6. Relate magnetic domains and ferromagnetism

MAGNETISM LAB
You must be able to

  1. Determine the polarity of a magnet

  2. Determine the magnetic fields around a magnet

  3. Determine the polarity of induced magnets

 

 

Chapter 25, pg.670
Electromagnetic Induction
 
 
25.1 Electrical current and magnetic flux
25.2 Induced EMF

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 25
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 25
Homework - PROBLEM SET
 
 
 
Chapter 25 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Define EMF and show that induced EMF is produced by magnetic flux

  2. Explain Lenz's Law and determine which direction current is induced for a moving coil in a B field

  3. Calculate EMF induced in a moving conductor

  4. Describe electric generators and explain how they produce electricity

  5. Describe electric motors and explain how they use electricity to produce mechanical work

  6. Describe electric AC transformers and explain how they are used to step up or step down voltage

  7. Prove that transmission of power is more cost effective at high voltages (EX:20,000V vs. 240V)

MAGNETISM LAB
(Lab # 24-1 pg.177)
You must be able to

  1. Determine the polarity of a magnet

  2. Determine the magnetic fields around a magnet

  3. Determine the polarity of induced magnets

 

 

COMBINED 24 and 25 TEST

TEST Chapter 24

Practice Test Questions Chapter 24

TEST Chapter 25

Practice Test Questions Chapter 25

  
Material covered: chapters 24 and 25

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

  

 

Chapter 27, pg.722
Quantum Theory
 
 
27.1 A particle model of waves
27.2 Matter waves
 
     ATOMIC SPECTRA LAB

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 27
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 27
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

  
Chapter 27 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Explain how the electron was discovered

  2. Define quanta and give examples

  3. Explain the Planck quantum hypothesis

  4. Explain how the Photoelectric effect furthered Planck's concept

  5. Show how the Compton effect confirms the idea of the Photoelectric effect

  6. Relate atomic spectra to the structure of the atom

  7. Explain what is meant by the wave nature of matter

  8. Calculate the wavelength of matter using the de Broglie equation

  9. Explain what the mathematical statement of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle tells us.

 
ATOMIC SPECTRA LAB
You must be able to

  1. Use a spectroscope to analyze a bright line spectrum

  2. Compare the intensity of spectral lines for different elements

  3. Recognize an element from its emission spectrum

  4. Explain the origin of each colored line visible for hydrogen

 
 

 

Chapter 28, pg.746
The Atom
 
 
28.1 Bohr model of the atom
28.2 Quantum model of the atom

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 28
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 28
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

  
Chapter 28 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Describe the Rutherford model

  2. Demonstrate how the Bohr model explains the hydrogen spectra

  3. Explain what is meant by the Bohr radii for hydrogen

  4. Explain what is meant by the Bohr energies for hydrogen
 

TEST Chapters 27-28

Practice Test Questions Chapter 27

Practice Test Questions Chapter 28

 

  
Material covered: chapters 27 and 28

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

  

 

Chapter 30, pg.798
Nuclear Physics
 
 
30.1 The nucleus
30.2 Nuclear decay and reactions
30.3 Building blocks of matter

 

 

CHAPTER LINKS:

Mr. P's outline - CHAPTER 30
On-line Resource - CHAPTER 30
Homework - PROBLEM SET

 

  
Chapter 30 Objectives
You should be able to...

  1. Describe the properties of the nucleus

  2. Calculate the energy equivalent of mass

  3. Define binding energy

  4. Define radioactivity

  5. Write a balanced nuclear equation for alpha decay, balancing mass, charge, and angular momentum

  6. Write a balanced nuclear equation for beta decay, balancing mass, charge, and angular momentum

  7. Write a balanced nuclear equation for gamma decay, balancing mass, charge, and angular momentum

  8. Define half-life and decay rates for radioactive samples

  9. Explain the decay series

  10. Compare and contrast fission and fusion

 

 

 

TEST Chapter 30

Practice Test Questions Chapter 30

  
Material covered: chapter 30 and the radioactivity lab

Format: Multiple choice and free response problems

  

 

FINAL EXAM

 
 

Material covered: all 2nd semester material

Format: all word problems

 

End of School Year

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