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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will build an understanding of Newtonian mechanics.

Objective 2.01
Analyze and evaluate a particle using kinematics (movement in one, two, and circular dimensions).
  • Motion in one dimension.
  • Relate position, velocity, and acceleration of a particle for motion.
  • Motion in two dimensions.
  • Addition and subtraction of displacement and velocity vectors
  • Visual, graphical, mathematical expressions of the motion of a projectile in a uniform gravitational field.
  • Relate a particles radius, speed, velocity, and acceleration in uniform circular motion.
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Objective 2.02
Investigate, measure, and analyze Newton's laws of motion
  • Static equilibrium (first law).
  • Dynamics of a single particle (second law).
  • Systems of two or more bodies (third law).
    • Velocity with constant force and average force.
    • Force diagram.
  • Normal and frictional forces.
  • Action and reaction forces an two or more bodies (third law).
  • Tension.
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Objective 2.03
Examine and calculate work, energy and power.
  • Work and work-energy theorem.
  • Conservative forces and potential energy.
  • Conservation of energy.
  • Power.
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Objective 2.04
Analyze and evaluate systems of particles and linear momentum.
  • Impulse and momentum.
  • Conservation of linear momentum and collisions.
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Objective 2.05
Evaluate and analyze circular motion and rotation.
  • Uniform circular motion.
  • Torque and rotational statics.
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Objective 2.06
Investigate and analyze oscillations and gravitation.
  • Simple harmonic motion (dynamics and energy relationships).
  • Mass on a spring.
  • Pendulum and other oscillations.
  • Newton's law of gravity.
  • Circular orbits of planets and satellites.
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