Goals
Be able to add forces in two dimensions.
Understand and apply conditions for equilibrium.
Calculate the frictional force when given the coefficient of friction and vice versa.
Determine the normal force, and the parallel and perpendicular components of gravity for inclined plane problems and solve for acceleration.
State and apply equations for centripetal acceleration and force.
Distinguish between the centripetal force and the fictitious centrifugal force.
Analyze examples of circular motion in terms of Newton's three laws of motion.
State and apply Newton's universal law of gravity.
Important Activities
District Common Literacy Assignment: due 11/26
Moons of Jupiter Lab: due around 12/17
Unit Test: 12/20
Web Support:
Inclined planes tutorial :
Moons of Jupiter simulation
