Dr. Donald Luttermoser's PHYS-2010-003
Course Web Page
This web page has been set up for the students at ETSU taking PHYS-2010-003
General Physics I with Dr. Luttermoser. Links have been set up for the
students to download the course notes, handouts that have been given out in
class, and textbook's web page. The files that can be downloaded are in two
different formats: PDF (Portable Document Format) (which requires
Acrobat Reader to view) or in Postscript (PS) format (which you will
need a postscript printer or
Ghostscript
converter to print them). Note that the fonts in the PDF format files may
look a little "sloppy" when you view them on your computer screen. However,
the text will appear very neat when they are printed.
Note that we will be using Version 2.3 of my course notes during the Fall
2007 semester. Besides being found on this web page, the Course Notes (along
with solutions to the Supplemental Homework Problems) can be found in the
Reference Binder located at the Circulation Desk in the Sherrod Library.
Course Overview
General Physics I is the first course in a two-semester sequence that
covers the following three main sections of classical physics:
(1) classical mechanics, including 1-D and 2-D motion, Newton's laws,
circular motion, work-energy, linear momentum, collisions, and rotational
dynamics; (2) solids and fluids, which covers the motion of continuous
media; and (3) thermal physics, which covers heat, gas laws, the kinetic
theory of gases, and thermodynamics. Students will have a firm understanding
of the basics of classical physics at the conclusion of this course (excluding
electricity and magnetism, optics, and wave mechanics which are covered in
General Physics II).
Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus for PHYS-2010-003, General Physics I.
You can also download a
postscript
version or a
pdf
version of this syllabus by clicking on the
appropriate link.
Course Notes Sections:
| I. |
Introduction (PDF)
(PS)
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| II. | Mathematical
Techniques (PDF)
(PS)
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| III. | Motion in 1
Dimension (PDF)
(PS)
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| IV. | Motion in 2
Dimensions (PDF)
(PS)
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| V. | Newton's Laws
of Motion (PDF)
(PS)
|
| VI. | Work and
Energy (PDF)
(PS)
|
| VII. |
Linear Momentum and Collisions (PDF)
(PS)
|
| VIII. | Circular
Motion (PDF)
(PS)
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| IX. |
Gravitation (PDF)
(PS)
|
| X. | Rotational
Equilibrium and Dynamics (PDF)
(PS)
|
| XI. | Solids and
Fluids (PDF)
(PS)
|
| XII. | Thermal
Physics (PDF)
(PS)
|
| XIII. |
Gas Laws and Kinetic Theory of Gases (PDF)
(PS)
|
| XIV. |
Thermodynamics (PDF)
(PS)
|
Homework Assignments, Reviews, and Sample Exams
| Homework Assignments: |
Problem Set 1 (PDF)
(PS)
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Problem Set 2 (PDF)
(PS)
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Problem Set 3 (PDF)
(PS)
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Problem Set 4 (PDF)
(PS)
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| Exam Reviews: |
Exam 1 Review (PDF)
(PS)
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Exam 2 Review (PDF)
(PS)
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Exam 3 Review (PDF)
(PS)
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Exam 4 Review (PDF)
(PS)
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| Sample Exams: |
Sample Exam 1 (PDF)
(PS)
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Sample Exam 2 (PDF)
(PS)
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Sample Exam 3 (PDF)
(PS)
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Sample Final (PDF)
(PS)
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Web site of course textbook Serway, Faughn, Vuille's College Physics,
7th Enhanced Edition.
Web site Physics Now
problem solutions fron the Serway & Faughn's College Physics,
7th Edition textbook.
Web site of the earlier editions of Serway & Faughn's College Physics
textbooks.
Click here to go to Dr. Luttermoser's current courses page.
Click here to go to the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and
Geology homepage.
Last modified: August 27, 2007 by D.G. Luttermoser