PHYS 1111 -
Introductory Physics I
Chapter 6 - Applications of Newton's Laws
Study Assignment:
Chapter 6, Sections 6.1 - 6.4
Lesson notes:
In the chapter we will add friction to the types of forces to be considered in Newton's Laws problems. We will also learn how to handle situations in which bodies are connected by strings or ropes. We will examine the special case of uniform circular motion, covered in this chapter, later in the course when we discuss rotating objects.
Objectives:
1. Be able to calculate the force of static friction.
2. Be able to calculate the force of kinetic friction.
3. Be able to apply Newton's laws to analyze the motion of bodies when frictional forces are involved.
4. Be able to apply Newton's laws to analyze the motion of connected bodies acted upon by several forces.
Vocabulary:
coefficient of static friction
coefficient of kinetic friction
Sample Problems:
Additional materials:
Additional resources are available from the text Web site.
Last update: August 18, 2008