Physics I

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Physics I

• Greater Latrobe High School
• Ms. Kniff

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What is Physics?

• It is the BEST science!
• It is absolutely amazing.
• It explains the physical world.
• It is applied mathematics.

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Topics for the Course

• Mechanics (motion and forces)
• Optics (waves and light)
• Electricity and Magnetism

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Equipment Needed

• Textbook
• Scientific Calculator
• Ruler
• Protractor

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Communication

• Index Cards (Contact with Parents)
• Networking
• My Web Page http//facweb.stvincent.edu/L2L/kkniff
  /myindex.html (letter to parents)
• Email kkniff_at_westol.com
• My Room S202

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Course Requirements (Handout)

• Classroom Behavior
• Homework and Classroom Work
• Laboratory
• Grading
• Help

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This Week

• Calculator and Math Review
• Significant Figures
• Scientific Notation
• Order of Operations
• Calculator Functions
• Laboratory
• Data Tables
• Graphs
• Computer Interfaced Lab Equipment (Science
  Workshop/Data Studio)
• End of Week
• Number Quiz
• Lab Work (both labs)

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Final Words

• Looking forward to getting to know you.
• Good Luck.
• This presentation is on my web page.