ATMT 1950 - Science Physics 1: Mechanics

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Given a set of IP measurements, the student will determine the length, area, and volume of rectangular and cylindrical objects to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given a set of metric measurements, the student will determine the length, area, and volume of rectangular and cylindrical objects to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given a set of IP dimensions, the student will determine the metric equivalent to an accuracy of 70%.
4. Given a set of metric dimensions, the student will determine the IP equivalent to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish between weight and mass.

Objectives:

1. Given the formula F=ma, the student will identify F as the weight, m as the mass and a as the acceleration or gravity to an accuracy of 100%.
2. Given the formula F=ma and a series of realistic situations using IP and metric units, the student will determine the weight or the mass of an object to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given the formula F=ma and the various effects of gravity on earth and the moon using IP and metric units, the student will determine the weight or the mass of an object to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to state the law of conservation of momentum and apply it to physical problems.

Objectives:

1. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the definition of Newton’s Third Law, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the definition of momentum, to an accuracy of 70%.
3. Given the formula p=mv, the student will identify p as the momentum, m as the mass and v as the velocity to an accuracy of 100%.
4. Given the formulas p=mv and p1=p2 and a series of realistic situations using IP and metric units, the student will prove the conservation of momentum, to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the concept of work and apply it to practical problems.

Objectives:

1. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the definition of work, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given the formula W=Fs, the student will identify W as work, F as the force applied in the direction of motion and s as the displacement to an accuracy of 100%.
3. Given the formula W=Fs and a series of realistic situations using IP and metric units, the student will determine the work performed, force applied or displacement of an object to an accuracy of 70%.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe how a machine is used to transfer energy from one place to another.

Objectives:

1. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the definitions of effort, resistance, and mechanical advantage, to an accuracy of 70%.
2. Given the formula FRxsR=FExsE and a series of realistic situations using IP and metric units, the student will determine the mechanical advantage, force or distance to an accuracy of 70%.

1. Measurement and the Metric System
2. Vectors: Magnitude and Displacement
3. Motion: Velocity and Acceleration
4. Force: Inertia, Acceleration, Friction, Gravity & Weight
5. Force: Action & Reaction, Momentum, Collisions
6. Force: Concurrent Forces, Concurrent Forces in Equilibrium
7. Force: Torque, Parallel Forces, Center of Gravity
8. Work and Energy: Work, Power
9. Work and Energy: Energy, Conservation of Energy
10. Rotational Motion: Measurement, Curved Path, Gears, Pulleys
11. Simple Machines: Mechanical Advantage, Levers, Wheel and Axle, Pulleys
12. Simple Machines: Inclined Plane, Screw, Compound Machines
13. Matier: Properties of Matier, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Density