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Physics Lecture Notes
- Course overview, lecture-by-lecture notes, practice problems, and exam review.
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Lecture log
- Unit 1 β Kinematics
- Unit 2 β Forces & Newtonβs Laws
- Unit 3 β Vectors vs. Scalars
- Unit 4 β Uniform Circular Motion
- Unit 5 β Relative Motion
- Unit 6 β Work, Energy, & Power
- Unit 7 β Momentum & Impulse
Unit 1 β Kinematics
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Goal for Unit 1: know the core definitions, use consistent signs, and choose the right kinematics equation based on what is constant (usually acceleration).
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1) Motion diagrams
What is a motion diagram?
- A motion diagram shows an objectβs position at equal time intervals using dots.
Key patterns (spacing between dots)
- Equal spacing β constant velocity (no acceleration)
- Dots getting farther apart β speeding up (acceleration)