PHY 181, Fall, 2006

Week 3

 

  Main Objectives
bulletBe able to differentiate between scalars and vectors
bulletBe able to add vectors graphically
bulletBe able to find the components of a vector
bulletBe able to add vectors using components

(Objectives for Friday's class will be on the Week 4 sheet.)
Tuesday No class due to Monday/Tuesday switch day.
Thursday Discuss vector components and adding vectors with components. Group problem solving on vector addition.  

Outside of class:   Read Ch.3 Sec. 4. Do workbook exercises 25-30 and 32, 33, and 34.  Complete Ch. 3 textbook exercises  11, 16, 28, 35, and 47 to be turned in tomorrow.
Friday Introduction to and practice with freebody diagrams.

Outside of class: Review for next Tuesday's exam on Chapters 1-3.