| Utah Science Core Curriculum: Physics |
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers |
Principles of Physics |
Conceptual Physics |
Virtual Physics Labs |
| STANDARD
I: Students will understand how to
measure, calculate, and describe the motion of an object in terms of
position, time, velocity, and acceleration. |
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| Objective 1: Describe the motion of an object in terms
of position, time, and velocity. |
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| a. Calculate the average
velocity of a moving object using data obtained from measurements of position
of the object at two or more times. |
2.3 Velocity
2.4 Average velocity
2.6 Position-time graph and velocity
2.8 Interactive problem: match the graph using velocity
2.13 Calculus and motion |
2.3 Velocity
2.4 Average velocity
2.6 Position-time graph and velocity
2.8 Interactive problem: match the graph using velocity
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2.3 Velocity
2.4 Average velocity
2.6 Position-time graph and velocity
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Winning at Skee-Ball, Exercise 2A |
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distance and displacement. |
2.2 Displacement |
2.2 Displacement |
2.2 Displacement |
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| c. Distinguish between speed
and velocity. |
2.3 Velocity |
2.3 Velocity |
2.3 Velocity |
Navigating race tracks,
Exercises 1 and 2 |
| d. Determine and compare the
average and instantaneous velocity of an object from data showing its
position at given times. |
2.5 Instantaneous velocity
2.6 Position-time graph and velocity |
2.5 Instantaneous velocity
2.6 Position-time graph and velocity |
2.5 Instantaneous velocity
2.6 Position-time graph and velocity |
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| e. Collect, graph, and
interpret data for position vs. time to describe the motion of an object and
compare this motion to the motion of another object. |
2.6 Position-time graph and velocity
2.7 Interactive problem: draw a position-time graph
2.8 Interactive problem: match a graph using velocity
2.15 Interactive problem: tortoise and hare scandal |
2.6 Position-time graph and velocity
2.7 Interactive problem: draw a position-time graph
2.8 Interactive problem: match a graph using velocity
2.13 Interactive problem: tortoise and hare scandal |
2.6 Position-time graph and velocity
2.7 Interactive problem: draw a position-time graph
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| Objective 2: Analyze the motion of an object in terms of
velocity, time, and acceleration. |
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| a. Determine the average
acceleration of an object from data showing velocity at given times. |
2.10 Acceleration
2.11 Average acceleration
2.13 Calculus and motion |
2.10 Acceleration
2.11 Average acceleration
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2.8 Acceleration
2.9 Average acceleration
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Winning at Skee-ball, Exercise 3A |
| b. Describe the velocity of
an object when its acceleration is zero. |
2.11 Sample
problem: velocity and acceleration |
2.11 Sample
problem: velocity and acceleration |
2.11 Sample
problem: velocity and acceleration |
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| c. Collect, graph, and
interpret data for velocity vs. time to describe the motion of an object. |
2.9 Velocity graph and displacement
2.12 Instantaneous acceleration
2.15 Interactive problem: tortoise and hare scandal
2.18 Interactive problem: what's wrong with the rabbits? |
2.9 Velocity graph and displacement
2.12 Instantaneous acceleration
2.13 Interactive problem: tortoise and hare scandal
2.16 Interactive problem: what's wrong with the rabbits? |
2.10 Instantaneous acceleration
2.13 Interactive problem: what's wrong with the rabbits? |
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| d. Describe the acceleration
of an object moving in a circular path at constant speed (i.e., constant
speed, but changing direction). |
9.4 Centripetal
acceleration |
9.4 Centripetal
acceleration |
8.3 Centripetal
acceleration |
Navigating race tracks,
Exercise 2 |
| e. Analyze the velocity and
acceleration of an object over time. |
Chapter 2 |
Chapter 2 |
Chapter 2 |
Winning at Skee-ball
Firing cannons
Juggling objects
Navigating race tracks |
| Objective 3: Relate the motion of objects to a frame of
reference. |
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| a. Compare the motion of an
object relative to two frames of reference. |
4.22 Reference frames
4.23 Relative velocity |
4.21 Reference frames
4.22 Relative velocity |
4.14 Reference frames
4.15 Relative velocity |
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| b. Predict the motion of an
object relative to a different frame of reference (e.g., an object dropped
from a moving vehicle observed from the vehicle and by a person standing on
the sidewalk). |
4.24 Sample problem: relative velocity
4.25 Galilean transformation equations |
4.23 Sample problem: relative velocity
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| c. Describe how selecting a
specific frame of reference can simplify the description of the motion of an
object. |
4.22 Reference frames
9.10 Accelerating reference frames and fictitious forces |
4.21 Reference frames
9.9 Accelerating reference frames and fictitious forces |
4.14 Reference frames |
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| Objective 4: Use Newton's first law to explain the
motion of an object. |
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| a. Describe the motion of a
moving object on which balanced forces are acting. |
5.2 Newton's
first law |
5.2 Newton's
first law |
5.2 Newton's
first law |
Helicopters in flight, Exercise 1 |
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Describe the motion of a stationary object on which balanced forces are
acting. |
5.2 Newton's
first law |
5.2 Newton's
first law |
5.2 Newton's
first law |
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| c. Describe the balanced
forces acting on a moving object commonly encountered (e.g., forces acting on
an automobile moving at constant velocity, forces that maintain a body in an
upright position while walking). |
5.1 Force (lifting a barbell at constant velocity)
5.21 Interactive checkpoint: moving the couch
5.30 Air resistance (terminal velocity) |
5.1 Force (lifting a barbell at constant velocity)
5.21 Interactive checkpoint: moving the couch
5.30 Air resistance (terminal velocity) |
5.1 Force (lifting a barbell at constant velocity)
5.19 Interactive checkpoint: moving the couch
5.24 Air resistance (terminal velocity) |
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| STANDARD II: Students
will understand the relation between force, mass, and acceleration. |
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| Objective 1: Analyze forces acting on an object. |
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Observe and describe forces encountered in everyday life (e.g., braking of an
automobile - friction, falling rain drops - gravity, directional compass -
magnetic, bathroom scale - elastic or spring). |
5.1 Force (hitting a ball - a contact force, force between
magnets)
5.11 Normal force (force on a block sitting on a table)
5.12 Tension (force transmitted by a rope)
5.18 Friction (allows car tires to grip the road, experienced when pushing
a box along the floor)
5.28 Hooke's law and spring force
5.30 Air resistance (biking, skiing, parachuting)
23.7 Electrostatic force (force between charged balloons)
30.5 Physics at work: compasses and the Earth |
5.1 Force (hitting a ball - a contact force, force between
magnets)
5.11 Normal force (force on a block sitting on a table)
5.12 Tension (force transmitted by a rope)
5.18 Friction (allows car tires to grip the road, experienced when pushing
a box along the floor)
5.28 Hooke's law and spring force
5.30 Air resistance (biking, skiing, parachuting)
23.7 Electrostatic force (force between charged balloons)
30.5 Physics at work: compasses and the Earth |
5.1 Force (hitting a ball - a contact force, force between
magnets)
5.11 Normal force (force on a block sitting on a table)
5.12 Tension (force transmitted by a rope)
5.16 Friction (allows car tires to grip the road, experienced when pushing
a box along the floor)
5.23 Hooke's law and spring force
5.24 Air resistance (biking, skiing, parachuting)
22.6 Electrostatic force (force between charged balloons)
28.5 Physics at work: compasses and the Earth |
Helicopters in flight (helicopter lift force, air resistance) |
| b. Use vector diagrams to
represent the forces acting on an object. |
5.14 Free-body diagrams
Sample problems and Interactive checkpoints in Chapters 5 and 6 that use
free-body diagrams: 5.15, 5.16, 5.22, 5.23, 5.24, 5.25, 5.26, 5.27, 5.29,
6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.11, 6.12. |
5.14 Free-body diagrams
Sample problems and Interactive checkpoints in Chapters 5 and 6 that use
free-body diagrams: 5.15, 5.16, 5.22, 5.23, 5.24, 5.25, 5.26, 5.27, 5.29,
6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.11, 6.12. |
5.14 Free-body diagrams
Sample problems and Interactive checkpoints in Chapters 5 and 6 that use
free-body diagrams: 5.15, 5.20, 5.21, 5.22.
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Helicopters in flight, Exercises 3 and 6 |
| c. Measure the forces on an
object using appropriate tools. |
5.4 Gravitational
force: weight (scales) |
5.4 Gravitational
force: weight (scales) |
5.4 Gravitational
force: weight (scales) |
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| d. Calculate the net force acting on an object. |
5.13 Newton's second and third laws (determining which forces
act on object)
5.14 Free-body diagrams
Numerous examples, sample problems, interactive checkpoints, and
interactive problems in chapters 5 and 6 provide practice. |
5.13 Newton's second and third laws (determining which forces
act on object)
5.14 Free-body diagrams
Numerous examples, sample problems, interactive checkpoints, and
interactive problems in chapters 5 and 6 provide practice. |
5.13 Newton's second and third laws (determining which forces
act on object)
5.14 Free-body diagrams
Numerous examples, sample problems, interactive checkpoints, and
interactive problems in chapters 5 and 6 provide practice. |
Helicopters in flight |
| Objective 2: Using Newton’s second law, relate the
force, mass, and acceleration of an object. |
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| a. Determine the
relationship between the net force on an object and the object’s
acceleration. |
5.5 Newton's second law
Sample problems, Interactive checkpoints, and Interactive problems in
Chapters 5 and 6 that provide practice with Newton's second law: 5.6, 5.7,
5.8, 5.9, 5.16, 5.17, 5.22, 5.23, 5.24, 5.25, 5.26, 5.27, 5.29, 5.32, 6.1 -
6.13. |
5.5 Newton's second law
Sample problems, Interactive checkpoints, and Interactive problems in
Chapters 5 and 6 that provide practice with Newton's second law: 5.6, 5.7,
5.8, 5.9, 5.16, 5.17, 5.22, 5.23, 5.24, 5.25, 5.26, 5.27, 5.29, 5.31, 6.1 -
6.13. |
5.5 Newton's second law
Sample problems, Interactive checkpoints, and Interactive problems in
Chapter 5 that provide practice with Newton's second law: 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9,
5.20, 5.21, 5.22.
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Helicopters in flight, Exercises 2 and 3 |
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Relate the effect of an object’s mass to its acceleration when an unbalanced
force is applied. |
5.5 Newton's second law
Sample problems, Interactive checkpoints, and Interactive problems in
Chapters 5 and 6 that provide practice with Newton's second law when there is
a non-zero net force: 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.16, 5.17, 5.22, 5.23, 5.24, 5.25,
5.26, 5.27, 5.32, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13. |
5.5 Newton's second law
Sample problems, Interactive checkpoints, and Interactive problems in
Chapters 5 and 6 that provide practice with Newton's second law when there is
a non-zero net force: 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.16, 5.17, 5.22, 5.23, 5.24, 5.25,
5.26, 5.27, 5.31, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13. |
5.5 Newton's second law
Sample problems, Interactive checkpoints, and Interactive problems in
Chapter 5 that provide practice with Newton's second law when there is a
non-zero net force: 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.20, 5.21, 5.22.
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Helicopters in flight |
| c. Determine the
relationship between force, mass, and acceleration from experimental data and
compare the results to Newton’s second law. |
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Helicopters in flight, Exercise 2 |
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effect of multiple forces (e.g., friction, gravity, and normal forces) on an
object’s motion. |
The Sample problems, Interactive checkpoints and Interactive
problems in Chapters 5 and 6 provide practice with multiple forces. |
The Sample problems, Interactive checkpoints and Interactive
problems in Chapters 5 and 6 provide practice with multiple forces. |
The Sample problems, Interactive checkpoints and Interactive
problems in Chapter 5 provide practice with multiple forces. |
Helicopters in flight |
| Objective 3: Explain that forces act in pairs as
described by Newton’s third law. |
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| a. Identify pairs of forces
(e.g., action-reaction, equal and opposite) acting between two objects (e.g.,
two electric charges, a book and the table it rests upon, a person and a rope
being pulled). |
5.10 Newton's third law
5.13 Newton's second and third laws (identify which pairs of forces are
action-reaction pairs and which are not) |
5.10 Newton's third law
5.13 Newton's second and third laws (identify which pairs of forces are
action-reaction pairs and which are not) |
5.10 Newton's third law
5.13 Newton's second and third laws (identify which pairs of forces are
action-reaction pairs and which are not) |
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| b. Determine the magnitude
and direction of the acting force when magnitude and direction of the
reacting force is known. |
5.10 Newton's
third law |
5.10 Newton's
third law |
5.10 Newton's
third law |
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| c. Provide examples of
practical applications of Newton’s third law (e.g., forces on a retaining
wall, rockets, walking). |
5.10 Newton's third law (leaning on a wall) |
5.10 Newton's third law (leaning on a wall) |
5.10 Newton's third law (leaning on a wall) |
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| d. Relate the historical
development of Newton’s laws of motion to our current understanding of the
nature of science (e.g., based upon previous knowledge, empirical evidence,
replicable observations, development of scientific law). |
5.0 (Provides some background on beliefs before Newton) |
5.0 (Provides some background on beliefs before Newton) |
5.0 (Provides some background on beliefs before Newton) |
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| STANDARD III: Students
will understand the factors determining the strength of gravitational and
electric forces. |
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| Objective 1: Relate the strength of the gravitational
force to the distance between two objects and the mass of the objects (i.e., Newton’s law of universal
gravitation). |
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| a. Investigate how mass
affects the gravitational force (e.g.,
spring scale, balance, or other method of finding a relationship between mass
and the gravitational force). |
13.1 Newton's law of gravitation |
13.1 Newton's law of gravitation |
12.1 Newton's law of gravitation |
Orbiting satellites, Exercise 2 |
| b. Distinguish between mass
and weight. |
5.4 Gravitational
force: weight |
5.4 Gravitational
force: weight |
5.4 Gravitational
force: weight |
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| c. Describe how distance
between objects affects the gravitational force (e.g., effect of
gravitational forces of the moon and sun on objects on Earth). |
5.1 Force
13.1 Newton's law of gravitation
13.9 Sample problem: gravitational force of multiple bodies
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5.1 Force
13.1 Newton's law of gravitation
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5.1 Force
12.1 Newton's law of gravitation
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Orbiting satellites, Exercise 2 |
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Explain how evidence and inference are used to describe fundamental forces in
nature, such as the gravitational force. |
13.0 Introduction (Discusses Galileo's experiments of dropping
balls to study gravity)
13.12 Newton's cannon (thought experiment used to understand how gravity
causes the Moon's orbit)
32.0 Introduction (Discusses Faraday's experiments with the relationship
between electric and magnetic forces) |
13.0 Introduction (Discusses Galileo's experiments of dropping
balls to study gravity)
13.8 Newton's cannon (thought experiment used to understand how gravity
causes the Moon's orbit)
32.0 Introduction (Discusses Faraday's experiments with the relationship
between electric and magnetic forces) |
12.0 Introduction (Discusses Galileo's experiments of dropping
balls to study gravity)
12.7 Newton's cannon (thought experiment used to understand how gravity
causes the Moon's orbit)
29.0 Introduction (Discusses Faraday's experiments with the relationship
between electric and magnetic forces) |
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Research the importance of gravitational forces in the space program. |
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Mission to Mars,
Exercises 4, 5 and 6 |
| Objective 2: Describe the factors that affect the
electric force (i.e., Coulomb’s law). |
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Relate the types of charge to their effect on electric force (i.e., like
charges repel, unlike charges attract). |
23.7
Electrostatic force |
23.7
Electrostatic force |
22.6
Electrostatic force |
Electric Golf, Exercise 2 |
| b. Describe how the amount
of charge affects the electric force. |
23.9 Coulomb's
law: calculating electrostatic forces |
23.9 Coulomb's
law: calculating electrostatic forces |
22.8 Coulomb's
law: calculating electrostatic forces |
Electric Golf, Exercise 2 |
| c. Investigate the
relationship of distance between charged objects and the strength of the
electric force. |
23.9 Coulomb's law: calculating electrostatic forces |
23.9 Coulomb's law: calculating electrostatic forces |
22.8 Coulomb's law: calculating electrostatic forces |
Electric Golf, Exercise 1 |
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Research and report on electric forces in everyday applications found in both
nature and technology (e.g., lightning, living organisms, batteries, copy
machine, electrostatic precipitators). |
23.15 Physics at work: laser printers
24.13 Physics at work: spacecraft powered by electric fields
27.14 Sample problem: solar panels
28.4 Physics at work: capacitors and computer keyboards
28.14 Physics in medicine: defibrillator (also electric fish)
29.2 Electromotive force (batteries) |
23.15 Physics at work: laser printers
24.13 Physics at work: spacecraft powered by electric fields
27.9 Sample problem: solar panels
28.4 Physics at work: capacitors and computer keyboards
28.11 Physics in medicine: defibrillator (also electric fish)
29.2 Electromotive force (batteries) |
22.12 Physics at work: laser printers
23.10 Physics at work: spacecraft powered by electric fields
25.8 Sample problem: solar panels
26.3 Physics at work: capacitors and computer keyboards
26.6 Physics in medicine: defibrillator (also electric fish)
27.2 Electromotive force (batteries) |
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| STANDARD
IV: Students will understand transfer
and conservation of energy. |
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| Objective 1: Determine kinetic and potential energy in a
system. |
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| a. Identify various types of
potential energy (i.e., gravitational, elastic, chemical, electrostatic,
nuclear). |
7.16 Potential energy (gravitational)
15.20 Work and the potential energy of a spring
25.1 Electric potential energy
44.0 Introduction (Nuclear Physics)
44.9 Nuclear binding energy |
7.13 Potential energy (gravitational)
15.18 Work and the potential energy of a spring
25.1 Electric potential energy
43.0 Introduction (Nuclear Physics)
43.9 Nuclear binding energy |
6.10 Potential energy (gravitational)
24.1 Electric potential energy
38.0 Introduction (Nuclear Physics)
38.9 Nuclear binding energy |
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energy of an object given the velocity and mass of the object. |
7.8 Kinetic energy
7.12 Sample problem: work-kinetic energy theorem
7.13 Interactive problem: work-kinetic energy theorem |
7.6 Kinetic energy
7.9 Sample problem: work-kinetic energy theorem
7.10 Interactive problem: work-kinetic energy theorem |
6.4 Kinetic energy
6.6 Sample problem: work-kinetic energy theorem
6.7 Interactive problem: work-kinetic energy theorem |
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Describe the types of energy contributing to the total energy of a given
system. |
7.22 Conservation of energy
7.26 Potential energy curves
13.28 Orbits and energy
15.21 Total energy (mass on a spring)
20.10 Kinetic energy and temperature
33.4 Energy in an LC circuit
41.23 Mass and energy (mass-energy equivalence) |
7.19 Conservation of energy
13.21 Orbits and energy
15.19 Total energy (mass on a spring)
20.10 Kinetic energy and temperature
40.16 Mass and energy (mass-energy equivalence) |
6.16 Conservation of energy
12.17 Orbits and energy
19.9 Kinetic energy and temperature
35.12 Mass and energy (mass-energy equivalence) |
Mission to Mars, Exercise 2 |
| Objective 2: Describe conservation of energy in terms of
systems. |
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| a. Describe a closed system
in terms of its total energy. |
7.22 Conservation of energy
7.26 Potential energy curves
13.28 Orbits and energy
15.21 Total energy (mass on a spring)
33.4 Energy in an LC circuit |
7.19 Conservation of energy
13.21 Orbits and energy
15.19 Total energy (mass on a spring)
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6.16 Conservation of energy
12.17 Orbits and energy
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Mission to Mars, Exercise 2 |
| b. Relate the
transformations between kinetic and potential energy in a system (e.g.,
moving magnet induces electricity in a coil of wire, roller coaster, internal
combustion engine). |
7.23 Sample problem: conservation of energy (bouncing on a
trampoline)
7.24 Interactive checkpoint: conservation of energy (swinging on a
rope)
7.25 Interactive problem: conservation of energy (rolling down a
hill)
7.26 Potential energy curves (mass and spring system)
15.21 Total energy (mass and spring system)
21.3 Heat engines
32.1 Motional electromagnetic induction (moving a wire through a magnetic
field)
32.3 Induction: a coil and a magnet
32.17 Electric generators |
7.20 Sample problem: conservation of energy (bouncing on a
trampoline)
7.21 Interactive checkpoint: conservation of energy (swinging on a
rope)
7.22 Interactive problem: conservation of energy (rolling down a
hill)
15.19 Total energy (mass and spring system)
21.3 Heat engines
32.1 Motional electromagnetic induction (moving a wire through a magnetic
field)
32.3 Induction: a coil and a magnet
32.14 Electric generators |
6.17 Sample problem: conservation of energy (bouncing on a
trampoline)
6.18 Interactive checkpoint: conservation of energy (swinging on a
rope)
6.19 Interactive problem: conservation of energy (rolling down a
hill)
20.3 Heat engines
29.1 Motional electromagnetic induction (moving a wire through a magnetic
field)
29.3 Induction: a coil and a magnet
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Mission to Mars, Exercise 3 |
| c. Gather data and calculate
the gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy of an object (e.g.,
pendulum, water flowing downhill, ball dropped from a height) and relate this
to the conservation of energy of a system. |
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Mission to Mars, Exercise 1A |
| d. Evaluate social,
economic, and environmental issues related to the production and transmission
of electrical energy. |
27.14 Sample problem: solar panels
27.18 Sample problem: power transmission
44.13 Fission (nuclear power plants) |
27.9 Sample problem: solar panels
27.13 Sample problem: power transmission
43.13 Fission (nuclear power plants) |
25.8 Sample problem: solar panels
25.11 Sample problem: power transmission
38.13 Fission (nuclear power plants) |
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| Objective 3: Describe common energy transformations and
the effect on availability of energy. |
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Describe the loss of useful energy in energy transformations. |
7.29 Friction and conservation of energy
8.11 Collisions
8.20 Inelastic collisions
22.2 Second law of thermodynamics
33.7 RLC circuit: damped oscillations |
7.23 Friction and conservation of energy
8.10 Collisions
8.18 Inelastic collisions
22.2 Second law of thermodynamics
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6.20 Friction and conservation of energy
7.8 Collisions
7.13 Inelastic collisions
21.2 Second law of thermodynamics
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of heat energy by conduction, convection, and radiation. |
19.25 Conduction
19.26 Thermal conduction quantified
19.28 Convection
19.29 Radiation
19.30 Radiation quantified |
19.22 Conduction
19.23 Thermal conduction quantified
19.25 Convection
19.26 Radiation
19.37 Radiation quantified |
18.17 Conduction
18.18 Thermal conduction quantified
18.19 Convection
18.20 Radiation
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transformation of mechanical energy into electrical energy and the
transmission of electrical energy. |
32.1 Motional electromagnetic induction (moving a wire through a
magnetic field)
32.3 Induction: a coil and a magnet
32.17 Electric generators
27.18 Sample problem: power transmission |
32.1 Motional electromagnetic induction (moving a wire through a
magnetic field)
32.3 Induction: a coil and a magnet
32.14 Electric generators
27.13 Sample problem: power transmission |
29.1 Motional electromagnetic induction (moving a wire through a
magnetic field)
29.3 Induction: a coil and a magnet
25.11 Sample problem: power transmission |
Generators and transformers |
| d. Research and report
on the transformation of energy in electrical generation plants (e.g.,
chemical to heat to electricity, nuclear to heat to mechanical to electrical,
gravitational to kinetic to mechanical to electrical), and include energy
losses during each transformation. |
44.13 Fission |
43.13 Fission |
38.13 Fission |
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| STANDARD V: Students will
understand the properties and applications of waves. |
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| Objective 1: Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical
waves in terms of general wave properties. |
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| a. Differentiate
between period, frequency, wavelength, and amplitude of waves. |
15.4 Period and frequency (in context of mass on spring)
15.6 Amplitude (in context of mass on spring)
15.7 Interactive problem: match the curve
16.4 Amplitude (waves in general)
16.5 Wavelength (waves in general)
16.6 Period and frequency (waves in general) |
15.3 Period and frequency (in context of mass on spring)
15.5 Amplitude (in context of mass on spring)
15.6 Interactive problem: match the curve
16.4 Amplitude (waves in general)
16.5 Wavelength (waves in general)
16.6 Period and frequency (waves in general) |
14.3 Period and frequency (in context of mass on spring)
14.5 Amplitude (in context of mass on spring)
14.6 Interactive problem: match the curve
15.4 Amplitude (waves in general)
15.5 Wavelength (waves in general)
15.6 Period and frequency (waves in general) |
Birds on a wire, Exercises 2 and 3 |
| b. Investigate and compare
reflection, refraction, and diffraction of waves. |
chapters 36, 37,
and 40 |
chapters 35, 36,
and 39 |
chapters 31, 32,
and 34 |
Helicopters vs. Submarines
(refraction and total internal reflection) |
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waves commonly observed in nature and/or used in technological applications. |
17.1 Sound waves
18.7 Harmonics (standing waves in stringed instruments)
18.10 Music from wind instruments
35.8 Creating electromagnetic waves: antennas
35.21 Polarization (polaroid sunglasses)
35.26 Optically active substances (stress analysis and polarimetry)
35.27 Physics at work: liquid crystal displays (LCDs) |
17.1 Sound waves
18.7 Harmonics (standing waves in stringed instruments)
18.10 Music from wind instruments
34.5 Creating electromagnetic waves: antennas
34.17 Polarization (polaroid sunglasses)
34.22 Optically active substances (stress analysis and polarimetry)
34.23 Physics at work: liquid crystal displays (LCDs) |
16.1 Sound waves
17.4 Harmonics (standing waves in stringed instruments)
30.5 Creating electromagnetic waves: antennas
30.8 Polarization (polaroid sunglasses)
30.10 Physics at work: liquid crystal displays (LCDs) |
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between the speed, wavelength, and frequency of a wave. |
16.7 Wave speed
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16.7 Wave speed
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15.7 Wave speed
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Birds on a wire,
Exercises 3, 4, and 5 |
| e. Explain the observed
change in frequency of a mechanical wave coming from a moving object as it
approaches and moves away (i.e., Doppler effect). |
17.14 Doppler effect: moving sound source
17.15 Sample problem: Doppler effect
17.16 Derivation: Doppler effect
17.17 Doppler effect: moving listener or source
17.18 Sample problem: Doppler, moving listener and source
17.19 Interactive checkpoint: Doppler effect
17.20 Interactive problem: bat on the hunt |
17.12 Doppler effect: moving sound source
17.13 Sample problem: Doppler effect
17.14 Doppler effect: moving listener or source
17.15 Sample problem: Doppler, moving listener and source
17.16 Interactive checkpoint: Doppler effect
17.17 Interactive problem: bat on the hunt |
16.7 Doppler effect: moving sound source
16.8 Sample problem: Doppler effect
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transfer of energy through a medium by mechanical waves. |
16.19 Energy of a
wave in a string |
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| Objective 2: Describe the nature of electromagnetic
radiation and visible light. |
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| a. Describe the relationship
of energy to wavelength or frequency for electromagnetic radiation. |
42.6
Photoelectric effect |
41.6
Photoelectric effect |
36.5
Photoelectric effect |
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| b. Distinguish between the
different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., radio waves and x-rays
or visible light and microwaves). |
35.1 The
electromagnetic spectrum |
34.1 The
electromagnetic spectrum |
30.1 The
electromagnetic spectrum |
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| c. Explain that the
different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum all travel through empty
space and at the same speed. |
35.1 The electromagnetic spectrum
35.2 Electromagnetic waves |
34.1 The electromagnetic spectrum
34.2 Electromagnetic waves |
30.1 The electromagnetic spectrum
30.2 Electromagnetic waves |
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| d. Explain the observed
change in frequency of an electromagnetic wave coming from a moving object as
it approaches and moves away (i.e., Doppler effect, red/blue shift). |
41.19 Doppler
shift for light |
40.14 Doppler
shift for light |
35.10 Doppler
shift for light |
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Provide examples of the use of electromagnetic radiation in everyday life
(e.g., communications, lasers, microwaves, cellular phones, satellite dishes,
visible light). |
35.1 The electromagnetic spectrum (radios; cellular phones and
microwave ovens; visible light; medical x-ray; gamma-knife surgery)
37.13 Sample problem: fiber optic cable
40.3 Physics at work: computer chips (photolithography)
40.17 Physics at play: CDs and DVDs
40.22 Physics at work: x-ray diffraction (used to analyze molecular
structure) |
34.1 The electromagnetic spectrum (radios; cellular phones and
microwave ovens; visible light; medical x-ray; gamma-knife surgery)
36.12 Sample problem: fiber optic cable
39.3 Physics at work: computer chips (photolithography)
39.14 Physics at play: CDs and DVDs
39.16 Physics at work: x-ray diffraction (used to analyze molecular
structure) |
30.1 The electromagnetic spectrum (radios; cellular phones and
microwave ovens; visible light; medical x-ray; gamma-knife surgery)
34.10 Physics at play: CDs and DVDs
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Helicopters vs Submarines (lasers) |
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