Phys 1001W.100 (Fall 2009)

Homework No. Four - Solutions (Updated)

2009-11-25T03:08:18Z

Phys1001-HW4-expanded_solutions.pdf

posted November 24, 2009 at 9:10pm

Homework-4-Solutions.pdf

posted November 24, 2009 at 9:09pm

Fifth Homework Assignment

2009-11-25T03:07:25Z

Hinrichs and Kleinbach:

Chapter Seven:
page 233 PROBLEM # 2

Chapter Eight:
page 284 PROBLEM # 7

Chapter Nine:
page 316 PROBLEM # 1

Chapter Twelve:
page 423 PROBLEMS # 2, 6

Due in class Wednesday December 9, 2009

Seventh Reading Assignment (Updated)

2009-11-22T22:53:46Z

Hinrichs and Kleinbach

Chapter 7, pages 234 - 240

Chapter 13, pages 426 - 446, 449 - 450.

Third Essay Assignment (Updated)

2009-11-22T22:40:38Z

Due in-class on Friday, December 4, 2009.

In no more than 4-5 pages (typed, double-spaced, no handwriting) discuss the future direction that United States energy policy should take.

Should the U.S. adopt further measures regarding energy conservation and improving efficiency? How effective, quantitatively, would these measures be? Should the U.S. continue to depend upon fossil fuels, or should renewable energy sources be developed? What would be the costs and benefits of such an approach? Should nuclear power play a more prominant role, and what are the costs associated with this source of energy? Try to be as quantitative as you can in your arguments, and provide citations (references) and support for your arguments, balancing your arguments with the current needs of U.S. society.

Office Hour Tuesday Nov. 24 (Updated)

2009-11-21T13:30:21Z

Due to a conflict with a meeting I must attend, my office hour on Tuesday November 24, 2009 will run from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. I apologize for any inconvenience.

Now Get Back to Work!

Quiz No. Three - Solutions (Updated)

2009-11-20T17:22:23Z

Phys_1001-Q3-09-sol.pdf

posted November 20, 2009 at 11:22am

Essay No. 2 - rubric available

2009-11-16T19:35:33Z

The rubric for essay no. 2 can now be downloaded from the LINKS section of the class web page. You should print out this rubric, add your name and ID number and staple it to eh back of your essay that you will hand in on Friday Nov. 20, 2009.

Good luck.

Essay No. 2 - Rubric (Updated)

2009-11-16T19:32:24Z

_paper_2_rubric.pdf

posted November 16, 2009 at 1:33pm

Sixth Reading Assignment

2009-11-06T17:39:30Z

Hinrichs and Kleinbach

Chapter 12, pages 400 - 417, 418 - 419.

Fourth Homework Assignment

2009-11-06T02:13:29Z

Hinrichs and Kleinbach:

Chapter Five:

PROBLEMS page 157 Problems # 1, 2

Chapter Twelve:

PROBLEMS page 423 Problem # 4, 5, 7

Due in class Friday November 20, 2009

Third In-Class Exam

2009-11-05T03:30:42Z

Good news, everyone!

Our third in-class exam will be on Friday November 13, 2009.

Everyone, regardless of the spelling of your last name, will take this exam (and only this exam) in the Bell Museum room 100:

http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/BellMus/BellMus-map.html

You may bring a sheet of notes - one 8 1/2 x 11 inch
sheet of paper, with notes on BOTH SIDES.

The exam is multiple choice and will consist of 15 questions.

Some are short answer and some may ask you to do a simple calculation. You may bring a simple calculator.

YOU MUST BRING A # 2 PENCIL - the exam is
Multiple Choice and you must fill out a computer readable bubble sheet to receive a grade.

The exam will cover:
Transformers, superconductivity, thermodynamics, heat transfer, phase transitions, efficiency of engines, thermal conductivity, wind and hydro power generation. Some concepts from the first two exams may be called upon.

Good luck.

Second Essay Assignment

2009-11-05T03:22:49Z

Due in-class on Friday, November 20th, 2009

There has been a great deal of concern regarding the mileage of American automobiles. Options to improve mileage, and hence reduce the amount of petroleum used, and simultaneously reduce pollutants, range from raising mileage requirements on conventional autos, to employing gas/electric hybrids, to all electric cars, to automobile engines powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Of course, every person is free to purchase and drive the type of automobile that they wish. But what if there was a policy requiring that all automobiles sold in the US utilize one particular technology (gasoline, deisel, hybrid, all electric, hydrogen fuel cell, or something else entirely)? In no more than 4-5 pages (typed, double-spaced, no handwriting) develop a proposal for what type of automotive technology should be "required" for American motorists, in your new role as "Automotive Czar." In your analysis, consider the physics aspects concerning the advantages and disadvantages, for your choice. You may also take the cost of the technology into consideration. You must compare and contrast your choice with at least one other form of automotive technology. Try to be as quantitative as you can in your arguments, and provide citations (references) and support for your arguments

Fifth Reading Assignment

2009-11-03T20:19:21Z

Hinrichs and Kleinbach:

Chapter 5, pages 130 - 146

Homework No. Three - Solutions (Updated)

2009-10-31T02:40:32Z

Homework-3-Solutions.pdf

posted October 30, 2009 at 9:41pm

First Essay - Second Draft (Updated)

2009-10-28T01:23:42Z

You may submit your revised first essay for a regrade/re- evaluation.

All revised paper MUST be handed in, in class (hard copy only, no e-mailed submissions) by Monday November 2, 2009.

Hand in, with your revised draft, the original graded draft, and the scored rubric, when available.

Quiz No. Two - Solutions (Updated)

2009-10-28T01:20:13Z

Phys_1001-Q2-09-Solutions.pdf

posted October 27, 2009 at 8:20pm

Third Homework Assignment

2009-10-16T02:55:31Z

Hinrichs and Kleinbach:

Chapter Eleven:

PROBLEMS page 384 Problem # 2

Chapter Four:

PROBLEMS page 127 Problem # 4, 6, 8, 12

Due in class Friday October 30, 2009

Fourth Reading Assignment

2009-10-16T02:47:41Z

Hinrichs and Kleinbach:

Chapter 4, pages 97 - 125.

Homework No. Two - Solutions (Updated)

2009-10-14T23:49:46Z

Homework_2-Solutions.pdf

posted October 15, 2009 at 6:47pm

Third Reading Assignment

2009-10-14T23:55:17Z

Hinrichs and Kleinbach:

Chapter 11, pages 358 - 379.