Physics 101: Classical and Modern Physics I
Department of Physics, Haverford College
Fall 2002 - Regular Section

Welcome

Welcome to the Fall 2002 edition of Physics 101: Classical and Modern Physics I (the regular section) taught by Froney Crawford. This web page will serve as the source of information, announcements, and downloads for this section. Please check it regularly. Note that the General Course Information and Course Schedule can also be found on the main Physics 101 page.

Course announcements for the section are located at the bottom of the page.

Downloads

Administrative:
General Course Information - [ps] [pdf]
Lecture Topics - [ps] [pdf]
Course Schedule - [ps] [pdf]

Homework assignments and solutions:

Problem Set 1 (due Fri Sep 13) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 2 (due Fri Sep 20) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 3 (due Fri Sep 27) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 4 (due Fri Oct 4) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 5 (due Fri Oct 11) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 6 (due Fri Oct 25) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 7 (due Fri Nov 1) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 8 (due Fri Nov 8) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 9 (due Fri Nov 15) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 10 (due Fri Nov 22) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 11 (due Fri Dec 6) - [ps] [pdf] Problem Set 12 (due Fri Dec 13) - [ps] [pdf]

Problem Set 1 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 2 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 3 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 4 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 5 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 6 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 7 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 8 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 9 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 10 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 11 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf] Problem Set 12 Solutions - [html] [ps.gz] [pdf]

Reading questions (with due date):

Mon Sep 2: none Mon Sep 9: Hecht, Ch. 2, p. 60, D.Q. 2 Mon Sep 16: Hecht, Ch. 3, p. 104, D.Q. 12 Mon Sep 23: Hecht, Ch. 4, p. 164, D.Q. 14 Mon Sep 30: Hecht, Ch. 5, p. 214, D.Q. 16 Mon Oct 7: none Mon Oct 14: none (Fall Break) Mon Oct 21: none Mon Oct 28: none Mon Nov 4: none Mon Nov 11: none Mon Nov 18: none Mon Nov 25: Hecht, Ch. 14, p. 600, D.Q. 2 Mon Dec 2: none Mon Dec 9: none

Wed Sep 4: none Wed Sep 11: none Wed Sep 18: Hecht, Ch. 4, p. 164, D.Q. 2 Wed Sep 25: Hecht, Ch. 5, p. 212, D.Q. 2 Wed Oct 2: none Wed Oct 9: Hecht, Ch. 6, p. 259, D.Q. 7 Wed Oct 16: none (Fall Break) Wed Oct 23: Hecht, Ch. 7, p. 291, D.Q. 7 Wed Oct 30: Hecht, Ch. 8, p. 339, D.Q. 7 Wed Nov 6: none Wed Nov 13: none Wed Nov 20: Hecht, Ch. 13, p. 559, D.Q. 4 Wed Nov 27: none Wed Dec 4: none Wed Dec 11: Hecht, Ch. 26, p. 1069, D.Q. 14

Fri Sep 6: none Fri Sep 13: Hecht, Ch. 3, p. 103, D.Q. 1 Fri Sep 20: none Fri Sep 27: none Fri Oct 4: none Fri Oct 11: none Fri Oct 18: none (Fall Break) Fri Oct 25: none Fri Nov 1: Hecht, Ch. 8, p. 339, D.Q. 14 Fri Nov 8: Hecht, Ch. 9, p. 395, D.Q. 15 Fri Nov 15: Hecht, Ch. 12, p. 528, D.Q. 11 Fri Nov 22: none Fri Nov 29: none (Thanksgiving) Fri Dec 6: none Fri Dec 13: none

Exam information

Midterm Exam 1 Score Histogram - [ps] [pdf] Midterm Exam 2 Score Histogram - [ps] [pdf] Final Exam Score Histogram - [ps] [pdf]

Mean = 76.4, Sigma = 17.6, Median = 81.0 Mean = 83.4, Sigma = 11.7, Median = 85.0 Mean = 85.6, Sigma = 9.4, Median = 86.8

Other handouts, practice problems, etc.

Seven Steps to Solving Physics and Astronomy Problems - [ps] [pdf]
Two Trajectory Practice Problems from the Hughes Section - [pdf]
Sample Exam Problems from a Previous Midterm Exam (page 2 of 4) - [pdf]
Sample Exam Problems from a Previous Midterm Exam (page 4 of 4) - [pdf]
Tips for Solving Problems with Forces - [ps] [pdf]
Four Practice Midterm Exam Problems - [ps] [pdf]
MIT Quiz 3: Practice Problems and Solutions (Energy, Acceleration, and Speed)
MIT Quiz 5: Practice Problems and Solutions (Energy Conservation)
MIT Quiz 6: Practice Problems and Solutions (Inelastic Collisions)
MIT Quiz 7: Practice Problems and Solutions (Rotational Motion)
Guide to Midterm Exam #2 Preparation - [ps] [pdf]
Practice Exam Question from Hecht Ch. 6 - [ps] [pdf]
Practice Exam Question from Hecht Ch. 7 - [ps] [pdf]
Practice Exam Question from Hecht Ch. 8 - [ps] [pdf]
Midterm Exam #2 from Fall 2001 - [ps] [pdf]
MIT Quiz 9: Practice Problems and Solutions (Pressure and Fluids)
MIT Quiz 9: Practice Problems and Solutions (Pressure and Fluids)
"Negative Calories" by Paul Horowitz - [pdf]
"On the Possibility of Ice Skating" by Paul Horowitz, ca. 1967 - [page 1 / page 2]

Announcements

Fri Dec 13, 2002: Solutions to Practice Problems for Exam
Mon Dec 9, 2002: All Work Due Friday Dec 13 - No Exceptions
Mon Nov 25, 2002: No Lab This Week
Tue Nov 19, 2002: Comments on Homework and Exams
Sun Nov 10, 2002: Answers for the Posted Practice Exam Problems
Fri Nov 8, 2002: Problem Set #9
Tue Nov 5, 2002: Midterm Exam #2 Review Session
Thu Oct 31, 2002: Midterm Exam #2 Preparatory Material Posted
Mon Oct 21, 2002: Graded Items To Be Returned to You
Tue Oct 8, 2002: Meetings About Midterm Exam #1
Mon Sep 23, 2002: Midterm Exam #1 Info
Tue Sep 17, 2002: Error in Hecht Equation 3.20
Wed Sep 11, 2002: Recitations are in Hilles 206 Lab
Thu Sep 5, 2002: Office Hours Mon 3 to 5