Course Title : PSS 122 Lec

Course Name : Physics for Engineers

Credit Units : 3 units (Lec.)
Total Number of Hours : 54 hours (10 hours/week)
Prerequisite : Calculus 1

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Differentiate scalar and vector quantity;
2. Apply the Newton’s Laws of Motion;
3. Explain and analyze the motion of objects in two dimensions;
4. Explain and apply to the analysis of explosions and the collisions of objects.
5. Solve work and energy problems by integrating related concepts;
6. Elaborate and explain the distinction between heat and temperature as well as the
methods of heat transfer;
7. Compute the electric force between electric charges;
8. Define electric current, electric resistance and voltage;
9. Discuss the properties of waves, modes of vibration of strings and air columns;
10. State Kirchhoff’s rules and apply them in a given circuit;

Module Coverage
Module 1: Kinematics
 Topic 1: Introduction to the language of Kinematics
 Topic 2: Scalars and Vectors
 Topic 3: Speed and Velocity
 Topic 4: Acceleration

Module 2: Newton’s Laws of Motion

 Topic 1: Newton’s First Law
 Topic 2: Force and Its Representation
 Topic 3: Newton’s Second Law of Motion
 Topic 4: Newton’s Third Law

Module 3: Force and its Representation

 Topic 1: Force
 Topic 2: Mass of Weight
 Topic 3: Free-body diagrams
 Topic 4: Net Force

Module 4: Vectors – Motion and Forces in Two Dimensions

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  Topic 1: Vectors: Fundamentals and Operations
 Topic 2: Vector Addition
 Topic 3: Using Trigonometry to Determine a Vector’s Direction
 Topic 4: Vector Components

Module 5: Departmental Examination

Module 6: Momentum and its conservation

 Topic 1: Momentum
 Topic 2: Momentum change and impulse connection
 Topic 3: Impulse
 Topic 4: Rebounding collisions

Module 7: Work, Energy, and Power

 Topic 1: Definition and Mathematics of Work
 Topic 2: Work Equation
 Topic 3: Calculating the Amount of Work Done by Forces
 Topic 4: Potential Energy
 Topic 5: Kinetic Energy
 Topic 6: Power

Module 8: Thermal Physics

Module 9: Electric Circuits
Module 10: Vibrations and Waves

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Module : Organizational Day

Course Orientation : Orientation on Summer Class Modular Program
 Policies (Completion/Passing, Failing, Dropping)
 Modes of Payment for Tuition and Other Required School
Fees
 Learning Course
o Overview
o Requirements at the end of the course
o Grading System
o Required Readings
o Concept Notes
 Setting of Expectations

Training Time : Day 1, Week 1 (2 hours) First online meeting – May 4, 2020

Method
 The teacher reviews and presents
o the policies on course completion/passing, failing and dropping
o payment for tuition and other required school fees
 when to pay
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o overview, requirements, grading system, required readings and concept notes of
the learning course (The teacher must prepare for these.)
 Overview (may refer to the course description)
 Requirements (may also refer to the course description)
 Vision-mission and core values statements
 School’s perspective, etc.
 Grading System (UB and Learning Course)
 50% - performance tasks
 35% - departmental exams
 15% - written works (summative assessments, assignment)
 Required Readings
 (Provide the titles or topics covered for the entire summer class.)
 Concept Notes
 (Other related articles)
 The students provide their expectations regarding the learning course.
o Guide questions: What would you like to learn from this course? What are your
expectations?
 The instructor will provide the needed notes for the lecture on a weekly basis. It will be
sent through group chat on Facebook’s Messenger.

NB: This can be done through:

(a) sending the document to the email addresses of the students, through messenger/FB, or
Edmodo.
 Let students comment, give their opinion and answer by submitting through
messenger/FB, email or Edmodo.
(b) online / distance learning (Edmodo, facetime, skype, etc.)

Prior to the opening of the summer class, the teacher must ensure the following: (a) identify
the enrolees (get the master list of enrolees beforehand), their mobile number, email addresses
or Facebook accounts, among others; (b) create GC for the learning course. Concept notes and
readings may be given ahead of time.

Concept Notes
Understanding the Curriculum

MAIN ARTICLE : The Physics Classroom physicsclassroom.com

RELATED ARTICLES :
 College Physics pentextbc.ca/physicstestbook2/
 Engineering Physics guides.lib.uconn.edu/c.php?g=606923&p=5420134

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Module 1: Kinematics
Topic 1: Introduction to the language of Kinematics
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I. Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the session, the students:
A. briefly discuss the definition and importance of Kinematics in the study of physics.
B. provide sample words used as language of kinematics in the field of mechanics and,
C. familiarize the use of language of kinematics in preparation for the next and bigger
lessons.

II. A. Training Time : Week 1, Day 2 (2 hours) – May 5, 2020

B. Materials : Uploaded concept notes, research work (ensure that students cite
properly if lifted and used in the activity)
C. Readings : Physics: Introduction to the language of kinematics
(physicsclassroom.com/class/introductiontothelanguageofkinematics)

III. Methods
A. Preliminaries
 Provide the students the definition of kinematics.
 Let them research and read additional inputs about the language of kinematics as well as
the study of mechanics. Afterwards, require them to give short discussions on the topic
specifically on what they have understand. Tell the students not to copy-paste their short
discussion and let them cite the reference/s.
 After 45 minutes, let the students submit their output through Edmodo app. (Note: In
Edmodo, specific class will be created to cater the submission.)
 The teacher reviews and checks the work of the students. Feedback is given right after.
(30 minutes) (The teacher must be ready with his notes addendum to the research work
of the students especially when the latter’s work is insufficient. This allows the teacher to
comment on the output of the students immediately. Simplify explanation for the students
to understand.)
 Encourage students to raise vague points (especially when online interactive)

B. Skills Check
 The teacher will grade the activity per student using the rubric presented below.

Rubric for the activity

Category 4 3 2 1 Score
Organization, Information is Information is Information is Information is
Structure organized, factual and organized, factual inconsistent, quite disorganized, incorrect,
and correct with well and correct but disorganized and inconsistent and
Composition constructed paragraphs are not seems factual and inaccurate.
paragraphs. well constructed correct. Paragraphs
are not well
constructed.
Quality of Information clearly Information clearly Information has little to Information has nothing
Information relates to the main relates to the main do with the main topic. to do with the main
topic. There are at topic. There are no topic.
least 2 supporting supporting details or
examples included.

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included.
Mechanics Almost to no A few grammatical, Many grammatical, Way too many
grammatical, spelling spelling and spelling and grammatical, spelling
and punctuation punctuation errors. punctuation errors. and punctuation errors.
errors.
*Acknowledgement: This rubric is downloaded from https://www.google.com/search?q=rubric+for+reflection+paper and is modified in order to suit the needs.

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Module 1 : Kinematics
Topic 2 : Scalars and Vectors

I. Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the session, the students:
A. Differentiate scalar and vector quantity and identity their key difference, and
B. provide example quantity for both scalar and vector

II. A. Training Time : Week 1, Day 3 (1 hours) – May 6, 2020

B. Materials : Uploaded Content note
C. Readings : Describing Motion with Words
(physicsclassroom/class/1DKin/Lesson-1/Scalars-and-Vectors

III. Methods
A. Preliminaries
 The teacher asks the students to read the given notes about scalar and vector quantities
and encourage them to do their own research and diggings. They are given 15 minutes
for this task.
 Feedback and inquiries will be accepted by the teacher on the assigned topic for any
clarifications, if applicable. (15 minutes)
 Quick assessment will be given to the students. (30 minutes)
 Submission will be done through Edmodo for a limited time, say, for 15 minutes.

B. Skills Check
 Students are assigned to identity whether the quantity, given in first column, is either scalar
or vector. Opening of assignment through Edmodo will be done right after feedback and
inquiry part. Moreover, they are required to submit their assigned task within 15 minutes.

Quantity Category

a. 5m

b. 30 m/s, east

c. 5 miles, north

d. 20 degrees Celsius

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f. 4000 calories

g. 6m, to the right

h. 5 degrees Celsius below freezing point

C. Additional tasks
In line with the discussion for scalar and vector quantity, students are assigned to read
the topic about distance and displacement (presented in the notes) and hereby requested
to answer the given quick assessment for practice. For their assignment, they are
encouraged to answer the “check your understanding” part.

PS 122 Lec
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Module 1 : Kinematics
Topic 3 : Speed and Velocity

I. Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the session, the students:
A. Discuss the key important difference between speed and velocity as quantity in
physics
B. Solve problems involving speed and velocity.

II. A. Training Time : Week 1, Day 3 (1 hour) – May 6, 2020

B. Materials : Uploaded Content note, research material from internet
C. Readings : Describing Motion with Words
(physicsclassroom/class/1DKin/Lesson-1/Speed-and-Velocity

III. Methods
A. Preliminaries
 The teacher asks the students to read the given notes about speed and velocity and
encourage them to do their own research and diggings. They are given 15 minutes for this
task.
 Feedback and inquiries will be accepted by the teacher on the assigned topic for any
clarifications, if applicable. (15 minutes)
 Quick assessment will be given to the students. (30 minutes)
 Submission will be done through Edmodo for a limited time, say, for 15 minutes.

B. Skills Check
 Students are assigned to answer the given problem. Opening of assignment through
Edmodo will be done right after feedback and inquiry part. Moreover, they are required to
submit their assigned task within 15 minutes.

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 Use the diagram to determine the average speed and the average velocity of the skier during
these three minutes.

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Module 1 : Kinematics
Topic 3 : Acceleration

I. Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the session, the students:
A. Discuss the definition of acceleration as well as its relationship to speed or velocity
B. Solve problems involving acceleration.

II. A. Training Time : Week 1, Day 4 (1 hour) – May 7, 2020

B. Materials : Uploaded Content note, research material from internet
C. Readings : Describing Motion with Words
(physicsclassroom/class/1DKin/Lesson-1/Speed-and-Velocity

III. Methods
C. Preliminaries
 The teacher asks the students to read the given notes about acceleration and encourage
them to do their own research and diggings. They are given 15 minutes for this task.
 Feedback and inquiries will be accepted by the teacher on the assigned topic for any
clarifications, if applicable. (15 minutes)
 Quick assessment will be given to the students. (30 minutes)
 Submission will be done through Edmodo for a limited time, say, for 15 minutes.

D. Skills Check
 Students are assigned to answer the given problem. Opening of assignment through
Edmodo will be done right after feedback and inquiry part. Moreover, they are required to
submit their assigned task within 15 minutes.

To test your understanding of the concept of acceleration, consider the following problems and
the corresponding solutions. Use the equation for acceleration to determine the acceleration
for the following two motions.

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Module 2 : Newton’s Law of Motion

Topic 1 : Newton’s First Law of Motion

I. Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the session, the students:
A. Discuss and define the concept governing the law of inertia – first law of motion
B. Understand and give example of applications with regards to Newton’s first law of
motion

II. A. Training Time : Week 1, Day 5 (1 hour) – May 8, 2020

B. Materials : Uploaded Content note, research material from internet
C. Readings : Newton’s First Law of Motion
(physicsclassroom/class/newtlaws/Lesson-1/Newton-s-First-Law

III. Methods
C. Preliminaries
 The teacher asks the students to read the given notes about Newton’s first law of motion
and encourage them to do their own research and diggings. They are given 15 minutes
for this task.
 Feedback and inquiries will be accepted by the teacher on the given topic for any
clarifications, if applicable. (15 minutes)
 Quick assessment will be given to the students. (30 minutes)
 Submission will be done through Edmodo for a limited time, say, for 15 minutes.

D. Skills Check
 Students are required to answer the given homework. Opening of assignment through
Edmodo will be done right after feedback and inquiry part. Moreover, they are required to
submit their assigned task within 15 minutes.

Challenge!

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 Being at home, think of other possible application of Newton’s First law around you.
Write down at least 5 examples.

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Module 2 : Newton’s Law of Motion

Topic 2 : Force and Its Representation

I. Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the session, the students:
A. Define force and differentiate the different types of it
B. Differentiate mass over weight
C. Define and understand free-body diagrams
D. Draw free-body diagrams
E. Calculate net-force based on free-body diagrams

II. A. Training Time : Week 1, Day 5 (1 hour) – May 8, 2020

Week 2, Day 1 (2 hours) – May 11, 2020
B. Materials : Uploaded Content note, research material from internet
C. Readings : Newton’s First Law of Motion
(physicsclassroom/class/newtlaws/Lesson-2/The-meaning-Of-Force

III. Methods
E. Preliminaries
 The teacher asks the students to read the given notes about force and its representation
which includes the definition of force, the difference between mass and weight, and free-
body diagrams; and encourage them to do their own research and diggings. They are
given 30 minutes for this task.
 Feedback and inquiries will be accepted by the teacher on the given topic for any
clarifications, if applicable. (30 minutes)
 Quick assessments for each topic will be given to the students next meeting. (30 minutes
per exercise)
 Submission will be done through Edmodo for a limited time, say, for 15 minutes.

F. Skills Check
 Students are required to answer the given assessment. Opening of assignment through
Edmodo will be done right after feedback and inquiry part. Moreover, they are required to
submit their assigned task within 15 minutes.

Check your understanding

1. Complete the following table showing the relationship between mass and weight.
E
Object Mass (kg) Weight (N)

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 Melon 1 kg

Apple 0.98 N

Pat 25 kg

Fred 980 N

2. Different masses are hung on a spring scale calibrated in Newtons

a. The force exerted by gravity on 1 kg = 9.8 N
b. The force exerted by gravity on 5 kg = _____ N
c. The force exerted by gravity on ____ kg = 98 N
d. The force exerted by gravity on 70 kg = _____ N

3. When a person diets, is their goal to lose mass or weight? Explain.

Practice
Apply the method described in the paragraph above to construct free-body diagrams for the various
situations described below.

1. A book is at rest on a tabletop. Diagram the forces acting on the book.

2. A gymnast holding onto a bar, is suspended motionless in mid-air. The bar is supported by two
ropes that attach to the ceiling. Diagram the forces acting on the combination of gymnast and
bar.
3. An egg is free-falling from a nest in a tree. Neglect air resistance. Diagram the forces acting on
the egg as is it falling.
4. A flying squirrel is gliding (no wing flaps) from a tree to the ground at constant velocity. Consider
air resistance. Diagram the forces acting on the squirrel.
5. A rightward force is applied to a book in order to move it across a desk with a rightward
acceleration. Consider frictional forces. Neglect air resistance. Diagram the forces acting on the
book.
6. A rightward force is applied to a book in order to move it across a desk at constant velocity.
Consider frictional forces. Neglect air resistance. Diagram the forces acting on the book.
7. A college student rests a backpack upon his shoulder. The pack is suspended motionless by one
strap from one shoulder. Diagram the vertical forces acting on the backpack.
8. A skydiver is descending with a constant velocity. Consider air resistance. Diagram the forces
acting upon the skydiver.
9. A force is applied to the right to drag a sled across loosely packed snow with a rightward
acceleration. Neglect air resistance. Diagram the forces acting upon the sled.
10. A football is moving upwards towards its peak after having been booted by the punter. Neglect
air resistance. Diagram the forces acting upon the football as it rises upward towards its peak.
11. A car is coasting to the right and slowing down. Neglect air resistance. Diagram the forces acting
upon the car.

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Check your understanding
1. Free-body diagrams for four situations are shown below. For each situation, determine the net
force acting upon the object.

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Module 2 : Newton’s Law of Motion

Topic 3 : Newton’s Second law of Motion

I. Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the session, the students:
A. Discuss and define the concept governing the law of inertia – first law of motion
B. Understand and give example of applications with regards to Newton’s first law of
motion

II. A. Training Time : Week 2, Day 2 (2 hours) – May 12, 2020

B. Materials : Uploaded Content note, research material from internet
C. Readings : Newton’s Second Law of Motion
(physicsclassroom/class/newtlaws/Lesson-1/Newton-s-Second-Law

III. Methods
G. Preliminaries
 The teacher asks the students to read the given notes about Newton’s first law of motion
and encourage them to do their own research and diggings. They are given 15 minutes
for this task.

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  Feedback and inquiries will be accepted by the teacher on the given topic for any
clarifications, if applicable. (15 minutes)
 Quick assessment will be given to the students. (30 minutes)
 Submission will be done through Edmodo for a limited time, say, for 15 minutes.

H. Skills Check
 Students are required to answer the given homework. Opening of assignment through
Edmodo will be done right after feedback and inquiry part. Moreover, they are required to
submit their assigned task within 15 minutes.

Challenge!
Being at home, think of other possible application of Newton’s First law around you.
Write down at least 5 examples.

Disclaimer: Due to time constraints, this online module is currently work on progress. Thus, not all
modules, those were elaborated on the earlier part of this document, were presented with clear
details. The instructor, moreover, intends to finish each module one (1) week prior to the scheduled
discussions in order to not compromise the flow of the online classes during the summer term.

For more in-depth lessons and discussions, all students are encouraged to read our reference materials
available at our library.

References:

1. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Fourth Edition by Stephen Thornton
(available on UB library – OPAC)
2. Engineering Physics by Marikani, A. (available on UB library – OPAC)

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