LESSON 5

PHYS LESSON 5 FOR
TUESDAY, June 8, 2010

I Introduction

II Logistics

III Return of papers; collection of overdue assignments

IV Running Grades

V Lesson 5: Newton's Laws of Motion
A. Objects at rest, stay at rest; objects in motion stay in motion; UNLESS acted upon by an Fext.
B. F = m a -à Universal Law of Gravity
C. Every force has an equal and opposite force, or, F1 = - F2.
D. Units of force are “Newtons”, kg m/s2. = N

F = ma
V = x/t

VI Laboratory Exercise 4: Circular Motion


VII Conclusion: HWK Assignment 2: Handout, due 6/10

VIII Essay 2: Sir Isaac Newton, due 6/10