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Instructions:

Complete the following questions as you work through the corresponding lesson information on the ‘Physics
11 First Assignment Reading Package’ document. Show ALL work as is explained in the lessons.

Scientific Notation & Significant Figures:

1. Convert the following to scientific notation in standard form.

a) 34674

b) 0.000235

c) -2300000

2. Round the following to the number of figures shown and convert to scientific notation in
standard form.

a) 634000 round to 2 sig figs

b) 0.00345 round to 2 sig figs

c) 298.76 round to 1 sig figs

3. Indicate the number of significant figures in the number given (ans.

a) 120000
b) 32100.0
c) 0.00123
d) 7.590 x 103

4. Ensure you can use your calculator to easily acquire the given results (use EE or EXP button if
available) – answer using correct sig-figs.

a. (5.98 x 1024 kg) (7.35 x 1022 kg) =

b. (5.98 x 1024 kg) / (7.35 x 1022 kg) =

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5. Suppose that three people were told to determine the length of a piece of wood and were
given a tape measure whose smallest markings were at 0.1 centimeter intervals.

They report the following values:

Person Value measured for length

1 11.6 cm
2 11.6283476 cm
3 11.63 cm

Who is documenting this measurement correctly? The correct question is "who recognizes
the questionable digit and documented accordingly?" Justify your answer.

6. Evaluate the following and use the correct number of significant figures in your answer (Show
all work)

a. 2.35 cm x 4.6 cm

(−1.25𝑚)
(3.2𝑚)
3.4𝑚
b)

c) 2301cm + 834.12cm + 9.0cm

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Equation Solving:
1. Rearrange the equation, solving for the variable shown (clearly show all steps).

a.
Solve for "t" where d = ½at2

b.
Solve for "a" where vf2 = v i2 + 2ad

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= 𝑚𝑣2
𝐸𝑘
c.
Solve for v where
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Trigonometry:
1. Solve the following triangles using SOHCAHTOA and Pythagoras. Show all work.

a) In the figure below, the 4.0 meter ladder is making a 60° degree angle with the ground. How
high does the ladder reach? How far is the base of the ladder from the wall?

h=

b=

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b) Solve for x, y, and A.

x=

y=

A=

c) Solve for BC and the total height.

BC =

Total Height =

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 Units of Measure:
1. Unit conversions (show all work – lay out in brackets and cancel units, as in lesson examples)
a.
2.67 hours into seconds

b.
80. km/hr to m/s

c.
200 g into kg

2. We can only add and subtract numbers in Physics if they have the same units. For example, I can add
5.0m to 12m to get 17m but I cannot add 5.0m to 10m/s. You cannot add a velocity (10m/s) to a distance
(5m) and get anything meaningful. Use dimensional analysis (see video in lessons) to ensure that the
kinematic equations shown below adhere to this rule. (Note: it does not matter at this stage if you
understand the physics behind the equations). The units for each variable are given. The first one is done
for you.

Variable Units
d m
vi m/s
vf m/s
a m/s2
t s
a.
vf = vi + at
vf = vi + at
2
Step 1: replace each variable with units only [m/s] = [m/s] + [m/s ][s]
Step 2: cancel and simplify where possible [m/s] = [m/s] + [m/s2][s]
Step 3: compare resulting terms (same?) [m/s] = [m/s] + [m/s]
Conclusion: Since each term has the units of m/s, the equation is likelyvalid.
b.
d = vt

conclusion: valid / invalid (circle one)

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Graphs Review:
1. Describe how you can recognize a positive vs. a negative vs a zero slope on a graph. Sketch and
explain.

2. Describe each letter in the equation y=mx+b.

3. What type of graph does y=mx+b represent?

4. Label each of the following as linear or non-linear in the box below each graph.

5. Determine the equation of each line shown:

Slope = Slope =

y-int = y-int =

Equation: Equation:

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 6. Given the equations, identify the slope and y-intercept then sketch the graph. Make sure you
label the axis correctly (given the variables in your equation).

Slope = Slope =

y-int = y-int =

Equation: Equation:

a = 4t - 1 d = ½t + 2

Graphing Data:

1. Consider the graph showing the population of a town called Newtown to answer the questions.

a) What year did the data on Newtown begin?

b) What was the population when the data collection began?
c) What was the population when the data collection stopped?
d) When was the maximum population in Newton?
e) What are the units of slope in this graph?
f) What range of years has the greatest rate of increase in population in the above graph?
Calculate the rate of increase (showing all work and units):

g) What range of years has the slowest rate of increase in population in the above graph?
Calculate the rate of increase (showing all work and units):

h) What range of years has a decrease in population in the above graph? Calculate the rate of
decrease (showing all work and units):

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2. Suppose that the water level of a river is 34 meters and that it is receding at a rate of 0.50
meters per day.
a) Write an equation for the water level, L, after d days.
b) What does the slope in this relationship represent?
c) Determine the number of days it would take to reach 26 meters (show all work):

d) Sketch a graph of this situation for 10 days - include titles and units for everything (you may choose
to make your graph in a spreadsheet tool such as MS Excel or Google Sheets – if you do, please
include a shareable link to your workbook in your submission e-mail).

3. For each experiment below: think about independent vs dependent variables, then specify
appropriate titles (including units for axis titles).
a) A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly.
Paper clips were added before each test flight. As each paper clip was added, the plane was
tested to determine how far it would fly in meters.
Graph Title:
X-axis Title:
Y-axis Title:
b) A scientist studying new winter tires wants to determine their stopping ability. She takes has an
assistant drive a car at various speeds 20km/hr, 30km/hr, 40km/hr….etc and measures theirs
stopping distance in meters.
Graph Title:
X-axis Title:
Y-axis Title: