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THEORETICAL PHYSICIST
Derek J. Daniel BSc Hons PhD
Assistant Professor of Physics & Mathematics
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University of The Bahamas-North
School of Mathematics, Physics and Technology, Room A204
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Office Phone: +1-242-688 5929
Email: derek.daniel@ub.edu.bs
This monograph presents new classes of exact solutions for three formidable and unsolvable problems in theoretical physics. The simple pendulum, the Markovian birth-and-death equations, and the simple harmonic oscillator are among the problems covered.
PHYSICS 101
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Course Instructions
Fall 2020
COURSE CONTENT
STUDENTS
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Syllabus
Textbook
Week 1
1. THE LAWS OF MOTION
-- NEWTON'S LAWS
A. Skating
Lecture 1.1
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Video 1.1
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Video 1.2
1. THE LAWS OF MOTION
-- NEWTON'S LAWS
B. Falling Objects
Lecture 1.2
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Video 1.3
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Video 1.4
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Video 1.5
STUDENT'S REVIEW
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Skating
Falling Balls
Week 2
1. THE LAWS OF MOTION
-- NEWTON'S LAWS
C. Ramps
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Video 1.6
Lecture 1.3
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Video 1.7
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Video 1.8
1. THE LAWS OF MOTION
-- NEWTON'S LAWS
D. See-Saws
Lecture 1.4
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Video 1.9
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Video1.10
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Video 1.11
ASSIGNMENT SET 1 issued by EDMODO - due in 2 Weeks.
STUDENT'S REVIEW
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Ramps
Seesaws
Week 3
1. THE LAWS OF MOTION
-- NEWTON'S LAWS
E. Wheels
Lecture 1.5
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Video 1.12
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Video 1.13
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Video 1.14
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Video 1.15
1. THE LAWS OF MOTION
-- NEWTON'S LAWS
F. Bumper Cars
Lecture 1.6
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Video 1.16
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Video 1.17
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Video 1.18
Research Activity 1
session begins
A. Students will be informed
by EDMODO about their
first Research Paper to be
completed and handed
back in two weeks.
Research Activity 1
STUDENT'S REVIEW
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Wheels
Bumper Cars
Week 4
2. MECHANICAL OBJECTS
A. Spring Scales
Lecture 2.1
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Video 2.1
2. MECHANICAL OBJECTS
B. Bouncing Balls
Lecture 2.2
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Video 2.2
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Video 2.3
ASSIGNMENT SET 1 is due in EDMODO
Spring Scales
Bouncing Balls
Week 5
Begins:
Mon - 21 Sept, 2020
ANNOUNCEMENT
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Wed - 23 Sept, 2020
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Students be aware that you will receive your first Test 1 this week.
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It will be administered as a 1.5 hour take-home test.
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Questions will be taken from topics covered between Weeks 1- 4.
2. MECHANICAL OBJECTS
C. Roller Coasters
Lecture 2.3
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Video 2.4
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Video 2.5
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Video 2.6
2. MECHANICAL OBJECTS
D. Bicycles
Lecture 2.4
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Video 2.7
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Video 2.8
Watch
Video 2.9
Research Activity 1
is due in EDMODO
ASSIGNMENT SET 2 is issued by EDMODO - due in 2 Weeks.
Test 1 issued this week by EDMODO
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1.5 hour - take-home Test.
Questions will be taken from topics covered between Weeks 1- 4.
STUDENT'S REVIEW
How well did you study this week?
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If you have understood all the major concepts covered in the powerpoints below, then you have succeeded?
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Otherwise, go back over your lecture notes, and try again!
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Roller Coasters
Bicycles
STUDENT'S REVIEW
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Week 6
Begins:
Mon - 28 Sept, 2020
3. FLUIDS - ARCHIMEDES
A. Balloons
Lecture 3.1
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Video 3.1
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Video 3.3
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Video 3.2
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Video 3.4
3. FLUIDS - ARCHIMEDES
B. Water Distribution
Lecture 3.2
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Video 3.5
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Video 3.6
Research Activity 2
session begins
A. Students will be informed
by EDMODO about their
second Research Paper to
be completed and handed
back in two weeks.
Research Activity 2
Week 7
Begins:
Mon - 5 Oct, 2020
Mid-Semester Break Begins:
Thurs - 8 Oct, 2020
3. FLUIDS - ARCHIMEDES
C. Garden Watering
Lecture 3.3
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Video 3.7
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Video 3.8
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Video 3.9
3. FLUIDS - ARCHIMEDES
D. Ball Sports: Air
ASSIGNMENT SET 2 is due in EDMODO
Lecture 3.4
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Video 3.10
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Video 3.11
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Video 3.12
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Video 3.13
STUDENT'S REVIEW
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Garden Watering
Ball Sports
STUDENT'S REVIEW
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Otherwise, go back over your lecture notes, and try again!
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Balloons
Water Distribution
Week 8
Begins:
Mon - 12 Oct, 2020
Mid-Semester Break Ends:
Mon - 12 Oct, 2020
3. FLUIDS - ARCHIMEDES
E. Aeroplanes
Lecture 3.5
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Video 3.14
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Video 3.15
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Video 3.16
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Video 3.17
3. Free Lesson
E. Students use this time to
catch up on physics work .
Research Activity 2
is due in EDMODO
ASSIGNMENT SET 3 is issued by EDMODO - due in
2 Weeks.
Week 9
Begins:
Mon - 19 Oct, 2020
4. HEAT
A. Woodstoves
Lecture 4.1
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Video 4.1
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Video 4.2
4. HEAT
B. Water, Steam, and Ice
Lecture 4.2
Watch
Video 4.4
Watch
Video 4.5
Research Activity 3
session begins
A. Students will be informed
by EDMODO about their
third (and last) Research
Paper to be completed and
handed back in two weeks.
Watch
Video 4.3
STUDENT'S REVIEW
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Airplanes
STUDENT'S REVIEW
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Woodstoves
Water, steam, & Ice
Week 10
Begins:
Mon - 26 Oct, 2020
ANNOUNCEMENT
TEST 2
Monday - 26 Oct., 2020
4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
Students be aware that you will receive your first Test 2 this week.
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It will be administered as a 1.5 hour take-home test.
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Questions will be taken from topics covered between Weeks 4 - 8.
4. HEAT
C. Incandescent LightBulbs
Lecture 4.3
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Video 4.6
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Video 4.7
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Video 4.8
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Video 4.9
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Video 4.10
ASSIGNMENT SET 3 is due in EDMODO
Test 2 issued this week by EDMODO
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Monday - 26 Oct., 2020
4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
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1.5 hour - take-home test.
Questions will be taken from topics covered between
Weeks 4- 8.
STUDENT'S REVIEW
How well did you study this week?
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If you have understood all the major concepts covered in the powerpoints below, then you have succeeded?
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Otherwise, go back over your lecture notes, and try again!
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Stoves & LightBulbs
Week 11
Begins:
Mon - 2 Nov, 2020
5. THERMODYNAMICS
A. Air Conditioners
Lecture 5.1
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Video 5.1
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Video 5.3
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Video 5.4
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Video 5.2
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Video 5.5
5. THERMODYNAMICS
B. Automobiles and Engines
Research Activity 3
is due in EDMODO
Lecture 5.2
Watch
Video 5.6
ASSIGNMENT SET 4 is issued by EDMODO - due in 2 Weeks.
STUDENT'S REVIEW
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Otherwise, go back over your lecture notes, and try again!
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Airconditioner
Automobiles
Week 12
Begins:
Mon - 9 Nov, 2020
6. MECHANICAL WAVES
A. Clocks
Lecture 6.1
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Video 6.1
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Video 6.2
Lecture 6.2
6. MECHANICAL WAVES
B. Musical Instruments
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Video 6.3
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Video 6.5
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Video 6.4
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Video 6.6
6. MECHANICAL WAVES
B. Extra Material
Lecture 6.2A
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Video 6.7A
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Video 6.7D
Lecture 6.2B
Lecture 6.2C
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Video 6.7B
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Video 6.7C
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Video 6.1
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Week 13
Begins:
Mon - 16 Nov, 2020
ANNOUNCEMENT
TEST 3
Wed- 18 Nov., 2020
4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
Students be aware that you will receive your first Test 3 this week.
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It will be administered as a 1.5 hour take-home test.
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Questions will be taken from topics covered between Weeks 9 - 12.
6. MECHANICAL WAVES
C. The Sea
Lecture 6.3
Watch
Video 6.7
Watch
Video 6.8
Watch
Video 6.9
Watch
Video 6.10
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ASSIGNMENT SET 4 is due in EDMODO
(no more assignments)
Test 3 issued this week by EDMODO
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Wednesday - 18 Nov., 2020
4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
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1.5 hour - take-home test.
Questions will be taken from topics covered between
Weeks 9 - 12.
STUDENT'S REVIEW
How well did you study this week?
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If you have understood all the major concepts covered in the powerpoints below, then you have succeeded?
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Otherwise, go back over your lecture notes, and try again!
The Se
Week 14
Begins:
Mon - 23 Nov, 2020
ANNOUNCEMENT
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Students be aware that you will receive your End-of-Semester Test 4 this week.
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It will be administered as a 1.5 hour tin Edmodo.
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It will cover topics up to end of Weeks 9 - 12 of your lectures.
END-OF-SEMESTER TEST 4
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issued this week by EDMODO
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1.5 hour test
ANNOUNCEMENT
- END-OF-COURSE-
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Students enter final test and review week for Phys 101.
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STUDENT'S REVIEW
How well did you study this week?
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If you have understood all the major concepts covered in the powerpoints below, then you have succeeded?
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Otherwise, go back over your lecture notes, and try again!
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Clocks
Musical Instruments
Week 15
ANNOUNCEMENT
- END-OF-COURSE-
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Students enter period of FINAL EXAMINATIONS for Phys 101.
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