PHYSICS I
PHY 2053 Physics I, Spring 2000
Prof. Bernard F. Whiting
SYLLABUS (updated 1/11/00)
Final Note: Congratulations
Despite the tight schedule, the final has now been completely graded (Average: 11.63),
and all grades have been submitted to the registrar. These should now be
becoming
available to you, and all will be available by tomorrow night (ie,
5/9/00).
Final exam scores as well as class grades are available in the usual place, but a
coded list is also available here
for your convenience. First column is TA initials
(or mine, if you took no quizes!). Second and third columns are first and second
test scores. Since these are not publicly identifiable, this will ensure your privacy.
The next column is the first two letters of your family name,
followed by your final score and class grade.
The final ranking was as follows: A>79>B+>70>B>63>C+>55>C>48>D+>39>D>30>E.
The overall average was 63.5 (ie a B), and the median was 64.5 (also a B).
Through your good work, both of these are higher than for last semester.
Attention:
The final exam will be on Friday May 5th from 7:30 to 9:30am. It will cover
sections 1.1 through 7.7 , sections 8.1 through 9.8,
and sections 13.1 through 13.6. First and second test material will be marked
as in the Final Practice Test distributed at the last class (4/25/00), and here.
Students in Sections 3437 and 3447 will take the final in Weil 270.
All others will take the exam in NPB 1001, where lectures have been held.
Please remember that one only 8.5 x 11.0 formula sheet (both sides) is
allowed.
Make sure you bring a calculator and sufficient scrap paper with you also.
You must hand in ALL your working to receive credit for
the exam.
There will be a final review session in NPB 1001 on 4/27/00 during Periods
11-E1.
Note 10:
For your reference, the correct answers to the Practice Final Exam are given
here:
45524 41233 33253 34521
Fully worked solutions are posted in the glass wall case for PHY 2060.
Note 9c:
Chapter 13 solutions are now posted - 4/27/00 (in the glass case for PHY 2060),
and answers to the even problems can be found
here. Additional problems
related to the material covered in Chapter 13 are here. Answers are: c (or c_orig/10),
e d c b b b. Solutions are now in the glass case (for PHY 2053) down stairs in NPB.
Note 9b:
Chapter 9 solutions are now posted (they have replaced the 2nd test solutions),
and answers to the even problems can be found here.
Note 9a:
The test 2 solutions are now in the glass case but will have to come down soon
to make way for Chapter 9 solutions. Chapter 8 solutions are already posted,
and answers to the even problems can be found here.
Note 9:
Finally! The exam 2 scores are now posted. There was an unavoidable delay
with the scanner and I apologize for the inconvenience. Class average: 10.45.
Note 8:
ATTENTION:
Exam 2 is scheduled for Monday, 27th March, Periods E2-E3, 8:20 - 10:10 PM.
ROOMS have been assigned as follows:
in WM 100 for those in sections 3437 and 3438 (Instructor Sikivie)
in NEB 100 for those in sections 3442 and 3445 (Instructor Wrighton)
in NPB 1001 for those in section 6168 (Instructor Wrighton: discussions WF3 in 1011)
and also for those in sections 3435, 3444 and 3447 (Instructor Patamia)
The exam will concentrate on ch. 4 - 7.
(Ch 7 includes sections 1 - 7, AND Kepler's Third Law.)
You should bring a number two pencil, a calculator and a picture ID
You may also bring one 8.5x11in sheet with whatever formulae you want
(may be written on both sides). Please bring additional scratch paper for your
use.
You MUST return your test and all working with your answers to receive any credit for this exam.
Note 8b:
If you have been authorized to take the test early because of a clash,
please come to my office at the start of 7th period on Monday, March 27th
For your convenience, the correct answers to Practice Exam 2 are given
here:
31352 15442 31154 23553
Fully worked solutions are posted in the glass wall case
in the hall opposite the main stairway in NPB.
Note 8a:
Remaining problem/review session, in preparation for the second exam:
NPB 1001, Periods 11-E1 (6:15-8:10pm), Thursday March 23rd.
For those of you who missed getting a copy of the practice exam in class,
here is a pdf version for you to download.
Obtain a Free Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing pdf files from
here.
Note 7:
Answers for all even problems in chapter 5 can now be found
here.
Even answers for chapter 6 and
chapter 7 are also now available.
Worked solutions for all problems in chapters 5, 6 and 7
are now in the glass case(s).
Note 6a:
A further problem/review session, covering material in chapters 4 and 5, will
be
held in NPB 1001, during Periods 11-E1 (6:15-8:10pm), Thursday February 24th.
Please come prepared to raise any difficulties you are having with the course.
Note 6:
Worked solutions for all even problems in chapter 4 are now in the glass
case in NPB assigned to this course. Answers only can be found
here .
Note: Removed from glass case on 3/22/00 to make space for chapter 5 solutions.
Note 5c:
Uncollected exam 1 tests are now in a marked filing cabinet in NPB 1100.
Worked solutions are now in the glass case in NPB assigned to this course.
Note: Removed from glass case on 3/22/00 to make space for chapter 6 solutions.
Note 5b:
Exam 1 results are posted in the glass case in NPB: class average 12.22.
If you took the test but have no grade, please come to my office.
Note 5a:
There will be a special make-up test this evening, Monday February 7th.
Please come to my office at 5:00pm if you have asked to take the test at
this time.
Note 5:
ATTENTION:
Exam 1 is scheduled for Monday, 7th February, Periods E2-E3, 8:20 - 10:10 PM.
ROOMS have been assigned as follows:
in LIT 101 for those in sections 3437 and 3438 (Instructor Sikivie)
in LIT 109 for those in sections 3444 and 3447 (Instructor Patamia)
in TUR L007 for those in section 3435 (Instructor Patamia: discussions in 1220)
and also for those in sections 3442, 3445 and 6168 (Instructor Wrighton)
The exam will cover ch. 1 - 3
You should bring a number two pencil, a calculator and a picture ID
You may also bring one 8.5x11in sheet with whatever formulae you want
(can be written on both sides). Please bring additional scratch paper for your
use.
You MUST return your test and all working with your answers to receive any credit for this exam.
Note 4b:
The regular make-up test will be held in:
NPB 1002, Friday February 4th, Periods E2-E3 (8:20-10:10pm).
For your convenience, the correct answers to Practice Exam 1 are given
here:
32524 11442 53231 54123
Fully worked solutions, along with worked solutions for the suggested problems
for
Ch 1-3 are posted in the glass wall case in the hall opposite the main
stairway in NPB.
Note: Removed 2/19/00 to make space for chapter 4 even solutions.
Note 4a:
Second problem/review session, in preparation for the first exam:
NPB 1001, Periods 11-E1 (6:15-8:10pm), Thursday February 3rd.
Note 4:
First problem/review session, in preparation for the first exam:
NPB 1001, Periods E1-E2 (7:20-9:10pm), Thursday January 27th.
Note 3:
For those of you who have not been able to get the Student Solution
Manual,
two copies have been put on reserve in the Marston Science Library.
Note 2:
The class package available from the Florida Bookstore contains:
(a) the solutions to additional problems which are not found in the
Student Solution Manual, and
(b) several old exams with answers provided.
Note 1:
The discussion section instructors have kindly agreed to pool their office
hours
to make it easier for you to have access to help.
They are available at the following times;
Mr. S. Patamia W 7th Period, NPB Room 2104
W 8th Period, NPB Room 2104
Prof. P. Sikivie T R 4th Period, NPB Room 2063
Mr. J. Wrighton T 4th Period, NPB Room B69
R 8th Period, NPB Room B69