Conservation of Energy Applications

Ref: APlusPhysics: RPE Ch. 7

Agenda:
   Indiana Jones Problem
   Energy Skate Park SimuLAB

HW: Video and Questions, APlusPhysics: Conservation of Energy, today.
        WS: Work and Power Practice, due Wednesday 1/12/12 at 3 p.m.

 

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Energy Skate Park Simulation

Regents Mid-Term Review

imageRegents Physics Mid-Term Preparation

The Regents Physics Mid-Term will be given on Friday, 1/27, at 7:45 am in the gymnasium. Students are to report outside the gymnasium and come prepared with a scientific calculator and writing utensils (blue/black pens AND pencils). The exam will begin promptly at 8 am and will last three hours.

Topics covered include:

  • Metric System
  • Vectors and Scalars
  • Kinematics
  • Dynamics (Forces)
  • Circular Motion & Gravity
  • Impulse and Momentum
  • Work, Energy, and Power

In preparation for the exam, three mandatory Castle Learning review assignments have been created. The first is open immediately, and is due on 1/19. The second will open on 1/19, and is due 1/23. The third opens on 1/23, and is due 1/26. Each of these assignments is 40 questions in length.

  • Castle Learning Review Assignment 1 Due 1/19
  • Castle Learning Review Assignment 2 Due 1/23
  • Castle Learning Review Assignment 3 Due 1/26

In addition, students looking for extra practice and help are encouraged to visit the APlusPhysics.com site, where you can find practice quizzes using questions from previous Regents examinations, online tutorials, and video review lessons. In addition, the APlusPhysics: Regents Physics Essentials review book can be an excellent resource. Copies are available for use in the classroom, the school library has a few copies, several local libraries have copies available for circulation, and Amazon.com also offers the text for sale if you prefer your own personal copy.