Syllabus for Physics

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all having a wonderful summer so far.  We seem to have wandered into the hot part of NC summer a bit early but that's part of the joy of living in NC (and I'll happily have that over an Illinois winter any day!  :)  )

Thanks so much for being a part of this year's physics class.  I know there are many options for homeschoolers and I'm honored that you chose me to be a part of your education process.  I truly hope everyone felt that class was enjoyable and educational.

I hope to see many of you again next year, either in the Raleigh biology class or perhaps in my Chapel Hill physics class.

I've included a syllabus below that details all the concepts and topics we've covered this year.

As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

May your summer be wonder-filled,

Jim Mueller

(919) 907-3217

Physics Finals

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know that if you'd like to see your final exams I'd be happy to send you .pdf's of them. Just let me know when you get a chance.

I hope summer is going well for all of you.

Jim Mueller

Recording for 5/13 - review and colors

https://youtu.be/kX8uMdalCBI

5/13 Physics update

Hi folks,

Today we spent most of our time reviewing for the final. However, we also had a bit of time to get into color as well.

No homework this week but I would really recommend taking some time to understand color. There may well be some questions about color on the final.

Other than that, just keep reviewing those old quizzes. Let me know if you have any questions. I'll try to help ASAP.

Good luck everyone!

Jim Mueller

5/6 physics update and homework due 5/13

Hi folks,

Today we, hopefully, deepened the understanding of how light reflects and refracts. We also discussed the properties of convex and concave mirrors.

The week after next is the final exam. The final will be on material from the beginning of the year to now. The best way to study for the final is to look over all old quizzes. So… homework for next week is to REVIEW ALL OLD TESTS AND QUIZZES!!! I'll take as much time as needed next week to answer questions so please take this week to look over old material and see if you have any problems understanding any of it.

Also, if you feel you have any homework missing please feel free to email me so I can give you a list of what you may be missing.

Have a good week.

Jim Mueller

Web page for Concave Lens Ray Diagrams

Hi folks,

Here's a good web page to give more information on Concave lens ray diagrams if you feel you need it.

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refrn/Lesson-5/Diverging-Lenses-Ray-Diagrams

4/29 physics update and homework due 5/6

Hi folks,

Today we did a bunch more stuff with light, lenses and the grand and glorious ray diagram.

Homework for this week is to read chapter 30 in the book and
do the Think and Explain questions 1-12 on page 479.

Also, make sure you feel comfortable with the convex and concave lens ray diagrams. Chances are quite good that there will be a quiz on that next week.