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What conditions must be met for two vectors to be considered equal?
What conditions must be met for two vectors to be considered equal?
What does it mean for two vectors to be negative?
What does it mean for two vectors to be negative?
Which method is suggested for adding vectors geometrically?
Which method is suggested for adding vectors geometrically?
Which of the following must be ensured when adding vectors algebraically?
Which of the following must be ensured when adding vectors algebraically?
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What is the purpose of moving a vector parallel to itself in a diagram?
What is the purpose of moving a vector parallel to itself in a diagram?
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What is the formula for the x-component of a vector A when the angle θ is measured with respect to the x-axis?
What is the formula for the x-component of a vector A when the angle θ is measured with respect to the x-axis?
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At an angle of θ = 45°, how are the x and y components of vector A related?
At an angle of θ = 45°, how are the x and y components of vector A related?
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When θ is 90°, what is the value of the x-component Ax of vector A?
When θ is 90°, what is the value of the x-component Ax of vector A?
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If the angle θ is measured at 135°, what will be the sign of Ax?
If the angle θ is measured at 135°, what will be the sign of Ax?
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Which of the following statements about the components of a vector is correct?
Which of the following statements about the components of a vector is correct?
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What are the three basic units in physics that are primarily measured?
What are the three basic units in physics that are primarily measured?
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Which area of study does classical mechanics belong to in physics?
Which area of study does classical mechanics belong to in physics?
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What is the main focus of the study of physics?
What is the main focus of the study of physics?
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Which of the following units are part of the SI unit system?
Which of the following units are part of the SI unit system?
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Which of these is NOT one of the six main areas of physics study?
Which of these is NOT one of the six main areas of physics study?
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What is the speed of the car in miles per hour when converted from meters per second?
What is the speed of the car in miles per hour when converted from meters per second?
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Which conversion factor correctly converts meters to miles?
Which conversion factor correctly converts meters to miles?
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If 1 hour contains 3600 seconds, what is the correct conversion factor for seconds to hours?
If 1 hour contains 3600 seconds, what is the correct conversion factor for seconds to hours?
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Which of the following correctly defines the dimension of speed?
Which of the following correctly defines the dimension of speed?
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What must be true for two quantities to be added or subtracted?
What must be true for two quantities to be added or subtracted?
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What unit represents acceleration in the SI system?
What unit represents acceleration in the SI system?
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How do you express the dimension of force in square brackets?
How do you express the dimension of force in square brackets?
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When converting a speed from meters per second to miles per hour, which step should be performed first?
When converting a speed from meters per second to miles per hour, which step should be performed first?
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What is the SI unit for density?
What is the SI unit for density?
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Which of the following is NOT a derived quantity?
Which of the following is NOT a derived quantity?
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How many meters are in a mile?
How many meters are in a mile?
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What is the SI unit for area?
What is the SI unit for area?
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If 1 kilogram is equal to approximately how many pounds?
If 1 kilogram is equal to approximately how many pounds?
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When converting from kilometers to meters, you multiply by which factor?
When converting from kilometers to meters, you multiply by which factor?
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Which of the following prefixes represents a factor of $10^{-9}$?
Which of the following prefixes represents a factor of $10^{-9}$?
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How is the resultant vector determined when adding multiple vectors graphically?
How is the resultant vector determined when adding multiple vectors graphically?
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What method is used to add vectors geometrically when using the polygon method?
What method is used to add vectors geometrically when using the polygon method?
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Which statement is true regarding vector subtraction?
Which statement is true regarding vector subtraction?
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How can vectors be described algebraically?
How can vectors be described algebraically?
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What is the graphical representation of the resultant vector when adding two vectors A and B using the parallelogram method?
What is the graphical representation of the resultant vector when adding two vectors A and B using the parallelogram method?
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What must be consistently used when drawing vectors to ensure accurate graphical addition?
What must be consistently used when drawing vectors to ensure accurate graphical addition?
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In the context of vector addition, what does the symbol A + B represent?
In the context of vector addition, what does the symbol A + B represent?
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Which of the following accurately describes a vector's components?
Which of the following accurately describes a vector's components?
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Study Notes
PHY 101: General Physics I - Lecture 1
- Course Information: This lecture covers a brief introduction to physics, measurements, SI units, unit conversions, and vectors.
- Chapter 1 - Measurements: Three basic units are length, mass, and time.
- SI units: The standard units for length, mass, and time are the meter (m), kilogram (kg), and second (s), respectively.
- Unit Conversions: Methods for converting between different units are taught.
- Chapter 2 - Vectors: Vectors and scalars are discussed.
- Vectors: Geometric descriptions, components, and addition/subtraction are shown.
- Vectors and Scalars: The difference between them, and how to define them quantitatively.
- Course Instructor: Dr Sharafadeen Adeniji, Office: B111 (Volta), Office hours: 2-4pm (Monday), Phone: 08055667505, Email: [email protected]
- Course Materials: Lecture slides and the University Physics textbook by Sears and Zemansky (Pearson Education) are available online. Lab material is the Physics Laboratory Manual.
- Course Grading: The final exam counts for 60% and the midterm exam for 40% of the grade. A grading scale is included (A: 70-100, B: 60-69, C: 50-59, D: 45-49, E: 40-44, F: 0-39).
- Classical Mechanics: Physics is divided into areas such as classical mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, relativity, and thermodynamics.
- Classical Mechanics: Deals with the motion and equilibrium of bodies and forces. It does not include extremely small or fast-moving items.
- Lesson 1 Measurement: Measurements require both numbers and units for a physical quantity. Examples using quantities such as height and weight are given.
- Type of Quantities: Basic quantities like length, mass, time, distance, speed, energy, and force can be related mathematically (e.g., speed = distance/time).
- SI Units for Basic Quantities: The current standards for length (meter), mass (kilogram), and time (second) are defined.
- Fundamental Quantities and SI Units: A table lists fundamental quantities and their SI units (e.g., length - meter, mass - kilogram, time - second, electric current - ampere, thermodynamic temperature - kelvin, luminous intensity - candela, amount of substance - mole).
- SI Length Unit: Meter: History and current definition of the meter are included.
- SI Time Unit: Second: Current definition of the second in terms of an atomic clock.
- SI Mass Unit: Kilogram: Definition of the kilogram in terms of a platinum-iridium alloy.
- Length, Mass, Time: Approximate values of some measured lengths, masses, and time intervals (e.g., age of universe, age of earth, etc.) are included in tables.
- Prefixes for SI Units: Table showing common SI prefixes and their corresponding multipliers (e.g., kilo = 10³, mega = 10⁶, giga = 10⁹, etc.).
- Derived Quantities and Units: Examples of derived quantities (area, volume, speed, density) and their corresponding SI units are shown.
- Other Unit Systems: The US customary system (foot, slug, second) and CGS system (cm, gram, second) are mentioned. Conversions between these systems and SI units are shown.
- Unit Conversion: Examples of unit conversions.
- Dimensions, Units, and Equations: Quantities have dimensions (Length - L, Mass - M, Time - T) and units. Examples are given for area, volume, speed, and acceleration along with their dimensions and units.
- Dimensional Analysis: The method for determining if equations are dimensionally consistent.
- Summary: Important points about fundamental physical dimensions in the SI system, dimensional analysis, and consistent units in physics equations are highlighted.
- Vector vs. Scalar Review: Definitions of vectors and scalars, their magnitude and direction.
- Vector and Scalar Quantities: Tables of vector and scalar quantities are presented to differentiate them. This section highlights the essential distinctions between vectors (direction-dependent measurements) and scalars (direction-independent measurements).
- Important Notation: Notation used to describe vectors, including bold fonts and vectors with arrows. The magnitude of a vector, which is always positive.
- Properties of Vectors: Equality of vectors (same magnitude and direction). Movement and parallel displacement affects, the negative of a vector (same magnitude, opposite direction).
- Adding Vectors: Geometric and algebraic methods to add vectors, including step by step procedures. The direction and units must be consistent in adding vectors. Also considers adding multiple vectors geometrically.
- Adding Vectors Geometrically (Triangle Method): Step-by-step procedure to add two vectors geometrically using the triangle method.
- Adding Vectors Graphically: Procedure for adding multiple vectors graphically (polygon method). The resultant vector is drawn from the origin of the first vector to the end of the last.
- Vector Subtraction: Procedure for subtracting vectors by adding the negative of the subtracted vector.
- Describing Vectors Algebraically: Describes how vectors can be described by both magnitude and direction, and by their components. A given example describes how a displacement can be defined by magnitude and direction or by components.
- Components of a Vector: Definition and expressions for components of a vector, used for describing a vector quantitatively with its projections along the x and y-axis.
- Components of a Vector: Components of a vector are projections along the x and y-axes. The calculations for the x and y components are shown for a given angle. Positive and negative components are discussed.
- Unit Vectors: Describes the breakdown of vectors into components as well as use of unit vectors to mathematically express the direction of a vector. Also includes an example with the use of coordinate axes and unit vectors (i, j, k).
- Adding Vectors Algebraically: Method to add vectors using their components (x and y-components).
- Example: Operations with Vectors: Example demonstrating how to add two vectors algebraically, calculating their resultant magnitude and direction.
- (Problem): Given two displacements: Find the magnitude of the displacement 2B-E. (Vector equations for displacements A and B are given).
- Products of Vectors: Definition of the scalar (dot) product of two vectors. The product is a scalar quantity (not vector). The calculation is shown for two vectors based on components.
- Calculating the Scalar Product Using Components: Explains how to calculate the scalar product using components of the two vectors.
- (Problem): Find the scalar product (dot product) of two vectors given lengths and angles between them.
- Calculating the Vector Product Using Components: Explains how to calculate the vector (cross) product using components of the two vectors.
- Example: Illustrates how to calculate the vector product (cross products) of two vectors A and B. A involves the x-axis while B is offset within the x-y plane.
- Summary: Key points about polar and cartesian coordinates of vectors, relations between them, unit vectors, vector addition, scalar multiplication of vectors, and multiplication of two vectors are presented.
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This quiz tests your understanding of the fundamental concepts introduced in General Physics I, particularly measurements and vectors. You'll explore SI units, conversions, and the differences between scalars and vectors. Prepare to solidify your knowledge from the first lecture of the course.
