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Posted: October 26, 2012

**New example videos have been posted on my Videos page and Peter MacDonald - YouTube for both grade 11 & 12 physics courses** Physics 112Newton's second law: Chapter 3.5 - 3.6 of digital textbook (total_physics.pdf).  Notes and examples done in class are straight from the textbook.Newton's Second Law worksheet (page 13 of the problem set)Forces test next Thursday, Nov. 1.Physics 122Atwood problems on ramps! Chapter 7.3 of the digital textbook (total_physics.pdf).Practice Questions handed out in class (# 27 & 28 on page 489 MHR textbook).Forces in 2D test is Monday, Oct. 29.

Posted: October 24, 2012

Physics 112Net force quiz.Newton's second law: Chapter 3.5 - 3.6 of digital textbook (total_physics.pdf).  Notes and examples done in class are straight from the textbook.Practice questions 1, 2, 6, & 8 on page 13 of your problem set (titled Newton's Second Law).Forces test next Thursday, Nov. 1.Physics 122Atwood problems on ramps! Chapter 7.3 of the digital textbook (total_physics.pdf).Practice Questions handed out in class (# 27 & 28 on page 489 and # 26 page 529 of the MHR textbook).Forces in 2D test is Monday, Oct. 29.

Posted: October 22, 2012

Physics 112Net force and problems: physics_112_net_force_oct_18.pdfNotes and worksheet: Work on problems on page 11 of your problem set workbook.File of solutions: physics_112_net_force_worked_solutions.pdfProblems 1 - 5 solutions are watchable through my Videos page and on YouTube: Peter MacDonald - YouTube2 question quiz tomorrow on Net Force problems we've been working through.Physics 122Force of tension and hanging signs. Chapter 7.3 of your digital textbook.physics_122_signs_ramps_oct_18.pdfphysics_122_hanging_signs_oct_17.pdfWork through pages 8 - 12 of your problem set.Example problems are watchable through my Videos page and on YouTube:Peter MacDonald - YouTubeForces in 2D test is Monday, Oct. 29. Physics 112 & 122 Digital ResourcesMain Text: Total Physics.pdf; web version - JMH Total Physics OnlineMcGraw-Hill-Ryerson (availible in class)Compilation of Formulae and data:  jmh_physics_handbook_v2.pdfCK-12 Study Guides: Physics Study Guides.pdfPhysics 112 ResourcesProblems to work though during the semester:  Physics 112 Problem Set.pdfLaboratory Manual: Physics 112 Lab Manual.pdfPhysics 112 Course Outline.pdfPhysics 122 ResourcesProblems students will be responsible for: Physics 122 Problem Set.pdfPhysics 122 Course Outline.pdf  

Posted: October 18, 2012

Physics 112Net force and problems: physics_112_net_force_oct_18.pdfNotes and worksheet: Work on problems on page 11 of your problem set workbook.Problems 1 - 5 solutions are watchable through my Videos page and on YouTube: Peter MacDonald - YouTubePhysics 122Force of tension and hanging signs. Chapter 7.3 of your digital textbook.physics_122_signs_ramps_oct_18.pdfphysics_122_hanging_signs_oct_17.pdfWork through pages 8 - 12 of your problem set.  There will be time in class tomorrow.

Posted: October 17, 2012

Physics 112Introduction to Forces - force of gravity. Chapter 3 of digital textbook, chapter 4 of MHR.Notes and worksheet: physics_112_force_gravity_oct_17.pdfPhysics 122Force of tension and hanging signs. Chapter 7.3 of your digital textbook.Notes: physics_122_hanging_signs_oct_17.pdfPages 8 - 12 of your problem set. 

Posted: October 16, 2012

Physics 112Last day to finish up the motion analysis lab using the Tracker software (bottom video below)Use the Tracker program, downloadable and runable: Tracker Video Analysis and Modeling Tool for Physics EducationThis will help get started with the Tracker program: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfTomorrow: Force!Physics 122Tracking sunspots lab using tracker - last day to finish up.tracker_solar_rotation_instructions.pdfTracker webstart software: web start TrackerTomorrow: Hanging sign force problems!1_on_1_pool_ball.movhead_on_collision.movcart_collision_same_mass.movcart_collision_mass_difference.mov 

Posted: October 12, 2012

Physics 112Wednesday: Compete the two vector Lab activities from last week.Motion analysis software using the Tracker software.Use the Tracker program, downloadable and runable: Tracker Video Analysis and Modeling Tool for Physics EducationThis will help get started with the Tracker program: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfPhysics 122Nothing accomplished today due to tech problems.I think we are able to work around the tech issues.  Please have a memory stick of SD card for class.tracker_solar_rotation_instructions.pdfTracker webstart software: web start TrackerNote: Progress reports are going to be sent home with my students this Friday, Oct. 12 - if they were collected after school. 1_on_1_pool_ball.movhead_on_collision.movcart_collision_same_mass.movcart_collision_mass_difference.mov 
Physics 112Wednesday: Compete the two vector Lab activities from last week.Motion analysis software using the Tracker software.Use the Tracker program, downloadable and runable: Tracker Video Analysis and Modeling Tool for Physics EducationThis will help get started with the Tracker program: tracker_quick_start_guide.pdfPhysics 122Nothing accomplished today due to tech problems.I think we are able to work around the tech issues.  Please have a memory stick of SD card for class.tracker_solar_rotation_instructions.pdfTracker webstart software: web start TrackerNote: Progress reports are going to be sent home with my students this Friday, Oct. 12. 

Posted: October 5, 2012

Check out recent example videos on my teacher page here: Videos; or on YouTube here: Peter MacDonald - YouTube   Physics 112 Vector Lab activity: Displacement to the flagpole. Next week: Motion analysis software using the Tracker software. Physics 122 Equilibrium force lab. Next week: Force problems type II - Hanging Problems. Physics 112 & 122 Digital Resources Main Text: Total Physics.pdf; web version - JMH Total Physics Online McGraw-Hill-Ryerson (availible in class) Compilation of Formulae and data:  jmh_physics_handbook_v2.pdf CK-12 Study Guides: Physics Study Guides.pdf Physics 112 Resources Problems to work though during the semester:  Physics 112 Problem Set.pdf Laboratory Manual: Physics 112 Lab Manual.pdf Physics 112 Course Outline.pdf Physics 122 Resources Problems students will be responsible for: Physics 122 Problem Set.pdf Physics 122 Course Outline.pdf

Posted: October 4, 2012

Check out recent example videos on my teacher page here: Videos; or on YouTube here: Peter MacDonald - YouTube Physics 112Vector Lab activity (inclass, will finish tomorrow)Physics 122Application of Vectors test: Part 2Physics 112 & 122 Digital ResourcesMain Text: Total Physics.pdf; web version - JMH Total Physics OnlineMcGraw-Hill-Ryerson (availible in class)Compilation of Formulae and data:  jmh_physics_handbook_v2.pdfCK-12 Study Guides: Physics Study Guides.pdfPhysics 112 ResourcesProblems to work though during the semester:  Physics 112 Problem Set.pdfLaboratory Manual: Physics 112 Lab Manual.pdfPhysics 112 Course Outline.pdfPhysics 122 ResourcesProblems students will be responsible for: Physics 122 Problem Set.pdfPhysics 122 Course Outline.pdf 

Posted: October 3, 2012

 Physics 112Motion and Vectors Test Physics 122Force dynamics in 2DForce Problems Type 1 worksheet. Page 7 of the Problem Set.Tomorrow students have the option to complete two additional questions to count towards their test.  I will take the best 5 questions.

Posted: October 2, 2012

Check out recent example videos on my teacher page here: Videos; or on YouTube here: Peter MacDonald Physics 112Complete the  vectors_and_motion_review.pdf (the file contains the same problems as the one you have but has the answers included at the end of the problem) Physics 122Force dynamics in 2DForce Problems Type 1 worksheet. Page 7 of the Problem Set. 

Posted: October 1, 2012

Check out recent example videos on my teacher page here: Videos; or on YouTube here: Peter MacDonald Physics 112Concluded Vector addition.  Notes are in chapter 2.5 of your text.Complete the  vectors_and_motion_review.pdf (the file contains the same problems as the one you have but has the answers included at the end of the problem)jmh_physics_handbook_v2.pdf Physics 122Application of Vectors Test.Tomorrow: Forces in 2D! 

Posted: September 28, 2012

Check out recent example videos on my teacher page here: Videos; or on YouTube here: Peter MacDonald Physics 112Vector addition.  Notes are in chapter 2.5 of your text.Questions 1 - 4 of the Vector Addition worksheet on page 9 of the Problem set.jmh_physics_handbook_v2.pdf Physics 122Work period for Application of vectors.  Note the test has been moved to Monday, Oct. 1.physics_122_application_of_vectors_sept_26.pdfphysics_122_application_of_vectors_sept_24.pdfApplication of Vectors Worksheet of  Physics 122 Problem Set.pdfjmh_physics_handbook_v2.pdf 

Posted: September 27, 2012

Check out recent example videos on my teacher page here: Videos; or on YouTube here: Peter MacDonald Physics 112Motion quiz.  physics_112_motion_equations_quiz_review_sept_26.pdfQuiz Thursday: Graphing and Mathematical Analysisphysics_112_motion_equations_sept_21.pdfQuiz Review worksheet:  pre-motion_quiz_review.pdfjmh_physics_handbook_v2.pdf Physics 122Work period for Application of vectors.  Note the test has been moved to Monday, Oct. 1.physics_122_application_of_vectors_sept_26.pdfphysics_122_application_of_vectors_sept_24.pdfApplication of Vectors Worksheet of  Physics 122 Problem Set.pdfjmh_physics_handbook_v2.pdfApplication of Vectors test Friday, Sept. 28

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