The Physics 10154 (Physics I: Mechanics) Home Page

The Physics 10154 Home Page

Phys 10164 ## Phys 10273 ## Phys 10293

Physics 10154 is the course number for the first semester of algebra-based Physics. It is taught by Dr. Doug R. Ingram. The course has minimal prerequisites (High school algebra and trigonometry or college pre-calculus), and it is considered to be the prerequisite for the second semester of non-calculus-based Physics (Physics 10164). Physics 10154 covers four main topics: Mechanics, Fluids, Thermodynamics and Waves. Physics 10154 satisfies the Natural Science (NSC) core requirement, and it requires concurrent registration in both a lecture and lab section.

Class Resources

Fall 2020 Exams

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Fall 2019 Exams

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Fall 2018 Exams

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Fall 2017 Exams

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Fall 2015 Exams

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Fall 2013 Exams

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Exams from Fall 2005

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Exam #3 (with solutions): This exam was given on Friday, November 11.
Exam #4a (with solutions): This exam was given on Wednesday, December 7.
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Exams from Fall 2004

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Exam #4 (with solutions): This exam was given on Wednesday, December 8.

Exams from Fall 2003

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Exam #3 (with solutions): This exam was given on Monday, November 17.
Exam #4 (with solutions): This exam was given on Monday, December 12.

Exams from Fall 2002

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Exams from Fall 2001

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Exam #2 (with solutions): This exam was given on Monday, October 15
Exam #3 (with solutions): This exam was given on Friday, November 9
Exam #4 (with solutions): This exam was given on Wednesday, December 5

Exams and Review Material (from Fall 2000)

Exam #1 (with solutions): This exam was given on Friday, September 15 and interrupted by a fire alarm.

Exam #1b (with solutions): This exam was given on Monday, September 18.

Exam #2 (with solutions): This exam was given on Wednesday, October 11.

Exam #3 (with solutions): This exam was given on Wednesday, November 8.

Exam #4a (with solutions): This exam was given on Wednesday, December 6.

Exam #4b (with solutions): This exam was given on Thursday, December 7

Video Solutions by Category

Ch 1 - Adding vectors in two dimensions: Fall 2012, Exam 1a, Problem #2; Fall 2012, Exam 1b, Problem #2; Fall 2012, Exam 1c, Problem #2; Summer 2013, Exam 1b, Problem #2; Fall 2013, Exam 1a, Problem #2
Ch 2 - Average velocity problems: Fall 2012, Exam 1a, Problem #1; Fall 2012, Exam 1b, Problem #1; Fall 2012, Exam 1d, Problem #1; Summer 2013, Exam 1a, Problem #1; Fall 2013, Exam 1a, Problem #1; Summer 2013, Exam 1b, Problem #1
Ch 2 - 1-d motion with constant acceleration, sometimes with multiple parts: Fall 2012, Exam 1c, Problem #1; Summer 2013, Exam 1a, Problem #2; Fall 2013, Exam 1b, Problem #1
Ch 3 - 2-d motion with constant acceleration, including threshold problems: Fall 2012, Exam 1a, Problem #3; Fall 2012, Exam 1d, Problem #2; Summer 2013, Exam 1a, Problem #3; Summer 2013, Exam 1b, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 1b, Problem #2
Ch 3 - 2-d motion with constant acceleration, multi-part problems: Fall 2012, Exam 1b, Problem #3; Fall 2012, Exam 1c, Problem #3; Fall 2012, Exam 1d, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 1a, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 1b, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 1c, Problem #3
Ch 4 - Static Friction problems - does the object move?: Fall 2013, Exam 2a, Problem #1; Fall 2013, Exam 2d, Problem #1
Ch 4 - Static Friction - threshold problems where F(SF) has its maximum value: Fall 2013, Exam 2b, Problem #1; Fall 2013, Exam 2c, Problem #1
Ch 4/5 - Force problems solved using force method and work-energy method: Fall 2013, Exam 2a, Problem #2; Fall 2013, Exam 2b, Problem #2; Fall 2013, Exam 2c, Problem #2; Fall 2013, Exam 2d, Problem #2
Ch 5 - Work-energy method and the spring force: Fall 2013, Exam 2a, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 2c, Problem #3
Ch 5 - Work-energy method and gravity, including pendulum problems: Fall 2013, Exam 2b, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 2d, Problem #3
Ch 6 - Impulse and Average Force: Fall 2013, Exam 3a, Problem #1; Fall 2013, Exam 3c, Problem #2
Ch 6 - Collision plus ballistic motion: Summer 2013, Exam 3b, Problem #1; Fall 2013, Exam 3a, Problem #2
Ch 6 - Collision plus work-energy and/or forces with constant acceleration: Summer 2013, Exam 3a, Problem #1; Fall 2013, Exam 3b, Problem #1; Fall 2013, Exam 3c, Problem #1; Fall 2013, Exam 3d, Problem #1
Ch 6 - Two-dimensional collisions: Summer 2013, Exam 3a, Problem #2; Fall 2013, Exam 3b, Problem #2; Fall 2013, Exam 3d, Problem #2
Ch 7 - Circular motion and centrifugal forces: Summer 2013, Exam 3a, Problem #3; Summer 2013, Exam 3b, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 3a, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 3b, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 3c, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 3d, Problem #3
Ch 8 - Torque and Static Equilibrium: Fall 2013, Exam 4a, Problem #2; Fall 2013, Exam 4b, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 4c, Problem #2
Ch 8 - Rotational Kinetic Energy and Work: Fall 2013, Exam 4b, Problem #1
Ch 8 - Conservation of Angular Momentum: Fall 2013, Exam 4a, Problem #1; Fall 2013, Exam 4c, Problem #3
Ch 9 - Buoyancy: Fall 2013, Exam 4b, Problem #2; Fall 2013, Exam 4c, Problem #1; Fall 2013, Exam 4d, Problem #1
Ch 9 - Bernoulli's Equation: Fall 2013, Exam 4a, Problem #3; Fall 2013, Exam 4d, Problem #3

Concept Tests

CT #1 - Bird vs runner, average velocity

CT #2 - Displacement and velocity graphs.

CT #3 - Acceleration and velocity from position graph.

CT #4 - Two trains, acceleration vs velocity.

CT #5 - Free fall, maximum height (v and a).

CT #6 - Free fall acceleration vs velocity

CT #7 - Initial vs final velocity in free fall.

CT #8 - Ballistic motion and travel time.

CT #9 - Moving up a ramp.

CT #10 - Tension in two ropes.

CT #11 - Static/Kinetic friction + inclined plane

CT #12 - Mass, velocity and kinetic energy

CT #13 - Potential energy, speed and kinetic energy

CT #14 - Spring potential vs gravitational potential

CT #15 - Total energy and speed, work-energy.

CT #16 - Air resistance, gravitational and kinetic energy.

CT #17 - Momentum transfer and a bowling pin.

CT #18 - Impulse, force and momentum

CT #19 - Impulse, force and kinetic energy

CT #20 - Why you should keep your lecture notes handy.

CT #21 - Collisions and momentum

CT #22 - Collisions and kinetic energy

CT #23 - Inelastic collision, initial vs final velocity.

CT #24 - Circular motion vs tangential acceleration.

CT #25 - Circular motion vs angular velocity

CT #26 - Gravity, orbits and centripetal force

CT #27 - Orbital velocity vs orbital distance

CT #28 - Gravitational potential vs kinetic energy

CT #29 - Torque for various radial distances and angles

CT #30 - Torque and static equilibrium

CT #31 - Inelastic collisions and angular momentum

CT #32 - Hydraulics and Pascal's principle

CT #33 - Bouyancy and density, styrofoam and lead in water.

CT #34 - Flow rate (flux) and the continuity equation in an artery..

CT #35 - Flow speed and the continuity equation in an artery.