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Physics 1 Honors Formula Sheet

This document is a physics formula sheet containing formulas and equations for various topics in a physics course. It includes 22 chapters covering topics like motion, forces, energy, momentum, circular motion, electricity, magnetism, waves, light, and modern physics. For each chapter it lists the relevant formulas and equations for quick reference. The document was created by Cody T. Dianopoulos for Dr. Einstein's Physics 1 Honors course.

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Physics 1 Honors Formula Sheet

This document is a physics formula sheet containing formulas and equations for various topics in a physics course. It includes 22 chapters covering topics like motion, forces, energy, momentum, circular motion, electricity, magnetism, waves, light, and modern physics. For each chapter it lists the relevant formulas and equations for quick reference. The document was created by Cody T. Dianopoulos for Dr. Einstein's Physics 1 Honors course.

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Physics Formula Sheet

Cody T. Dianopoulos (561)252-0803 [email protected] May 28, 2012


Abstract This is a formula sheet for Dr. Einsteins Physics 1 Honors.

Contents
1 Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimension 2 Chapter 3: Two-Dimensional Motion and Vectors 3 Chapter 4: Forces and the Laws of Motion 4 Chapter 5: Work and Energy 5 Chapter 6: Momentum and Collisions 6 Chapter 7: Circular Motion and Gravitation 7 Fluid Mechanics 8 Chapter 9: Heat 9 Chapter 10: Thermodynamics 10 Chapter 11: Vibrations and Waves 11 Chapter 12: Sound 12 Chapter 13: Light and Reection 13 Chapter 14: Refraction 14 Chapter 15: Interference and Diraction 15 Chapter 16: Electric Forces and Fields 16 Chapter 17: Electrical Energy and Current 17 Chapter 18: Circuits and Circuit Elements 18 Chapter 19: Magnetism 19 Chapter 20: Electromagnetic Induction 20 Chapter 21: Atomic Physics 21 Chapter 22: Subatomic Physics 22 References 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 11

Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimension


Displacement x = x f x i Average Velocity vavg = x xf xi = t tf ti v vf vi = t tf ti

Average Acceleration aavg =

Displacement with Constant Acceleration 1 1 x = (vi + vf )t = vi t + a(t)2 2 2 Velocity with Constant Acceleration vf = vi + at Final Velocity After Any Displacement
2 2 vf = vi + 2ax

Chapter 3: Two-Dimensional Motion and Vectors


Vertical Motion of a Projectile that Falls from Rest vy,f = ay t
2 vy,f = 2ay y

1 ay (t)2 2 Horizontal Motion of a Projectile y = vx = vx,i = constant x = vx t Projectiles Launched at an Angle vx = vx,i = vi cos x = (vi cos )t vy,f = vi sin + ay t
2 vy,f 2 = vi (sin )2 + 2ay y

1 y = (vi sin )t + ay (t)2 2 3

Chapter 4: Forces and the Laws of Motion


Newtons Second Law F = ma Coecient of Friction k = s = Fk Fn

Fs,max Fn

Ff = Fn

Chapter 5: Work and Energy


Net Work Done by a Constant Net Force Wnet = Fnet d cos Kinetic Energy KE = 1 mv 2 2

Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem Wnet = KE Gravitational Potential Energy P Eg = mgh Elastic Potential Energy P Eelastic = 1 2 kx 2

Conservation of Mechanical Energy M Ei = M Ef Power P = W t

Chapter 6: Momentum and Collisions


Momentum p = mv Impulse-Momentum Theorem F t = p = mvf mvi Perfectly Inelastic Collision m1 v1,i + m2 v2,i = (m1 + m2 )vf Momentum and Kinetic Energy are Conserved in an Elastic Collision m1 v1,i + m2 v2,i = m1 v1,f + m2 v2,f 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 m 1 v1 ,i + m2 v2,i = m1 v1,f + m2 v2,f 2 2 2 2

Chapter 7: Circular Motion and Gravitation


Centripetal Acceleration ac =
2 vt r

Centripetal Force Fc =
2 mvt r

Newtons Law of Universal Gravitation m1 m2 Fg = (6.673 1011 ) 2 r Period and Speed of an Object in Circular Orbit T = r3 (6.673 1011 )m (6.673 1011 ) Torque = F d sin m r

vt =

Fluid Mechanics
Mass Density m V Buoyant Force = FB = Fg (displaced uid) = mf g Net Force of an Object with a Constant Buoyant Force Fnet = FB Fg (object) = mf g mo g Buoyant Force on Floating Objects FB = Fg (object) = mo g Relationship Between the Weight of a Submerged Object and the Buoyant Force on the Object o Fg (object) = FB f Pressure F P = A Fluid Pressure as a Function of Depth P = P0 + gh = 1.01 105 + gh Continuity Equation A1 v 1 = A2 v 2

Chapter 9: Heat
Celsius-Fahrenheit Temperature Conversion 9 TC + 32.0 5 Celsius-Kelvin Temperature Conversion TF = T = TC + 273.15 Conservation of Energy P E + KE + U = 0 Specic Heat Capacity cp = Q m t 6

Chapter 10: Thermodynamics


Work Done by a Gas W = P V The First Law of Thermodynamics U = Q W Equation for the Eciency of a Heat Engine ef f = Wnet Qh Qc Qc = =1 Qh Qh Qh

10

Chapter 11: Vibrations and Waves


Hookes Law Felastic = kx Period and Frequency are Inversely Related f= 1 T

Period of a Simple Pendulum in Simple Harmonic Motion T = 2 L ag

Period of a Mass-Spring System in Simple Harmonic Motion T = 2 m k

Speed of a Wave v = f

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Chapter 12: Sound


Intensity of a Spherical Wave intensity = P 4r2

Harmonic Series of Standing Waves on a Vibrating String fn = n v where n N 2L

Harmonic Series of a Pipe Open at Both Ends fn = n v where n N 2L v where n N 4L

Harmonic Series of a Pipe Closed at One End fn = n

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Chapter 13: Light and Reection


Wave Speed Equation c = f Mirror Equation 1 1 1 + = p q f Equation for Magnication M= h q = h p

13

Chapter 14: Refraction


Index of Refraction n= c v

Snells Law ni sin i = nr sin r Thin-Lens Equation 1 1 1 + = p q f Magnication of a Lens M= q h = h p

Critical Angle sin c = nr for ni > nr ni

14

Chapter 15: Interference and Diraction


Equation for Constructive Interference d sin = m where m Z Equation for Destructive Interference 1 d sin = (m + ) where m Z 2

15

Chapter 16: Electric Forces and Fields


Coulombs Law Felectric = (8.99 109 ) q1 q2 r2

Electric Field Strength Due to a Point Charge E = (8.99 109 ) q r2

16

Chapter 17: Electrical Energy and Current


Electrical Potential Energy in a Uniform Electric Field P Eelectric = qEd Potential Dierence V = P Eelectric q

Potential Dierence in a Uniform Electric Field V = Ed Potential Dierence Between a Point at Innity and a Point Near a Point Charge V = (8.99 109 ) Capacitance C= Q V A d q r

Capacitance for a Parallel-Plate Capacitor in a Vacuum C = (8.85 1012 )

Electrical Potential Energy Stored in a Charged Capacitor P Eelectric = 1 QV 2

Electric Current I= Q t V I

Resistance R=

Electric Power P = I V

17

Chapter 18: Circuits and Circuit Elements


Resistors in Series Req = R1 + R2 + R3 . . . Resistors in Parallel 1 1 1 1 = + + ... Req R1 R2 R3

18

Chapter 19: Magnetism


Magnetic Flux m = AB cos Magnitude of a Magnetic Field B= Fmagnetic qv

Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor Perpendicular to a Magnetic Field Fmagnetic = BI (length)

10

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Chapter 20: Electromagnetic Induction


Faradays Law of Magnetic Induction emf = N M t RMS Values Vmax Vrms = 2 Imax Irms = 2 N2 V 1 N1

Transformer Equation V2 =

20

Chapter 21: Atomic Physics


Energy of a Light Quantum E = (1.60 1019 )f Wavelength of Matter Waves = h h = p mv E h

Frequency of Matter Waves f=

21

Chapter 22: Subatomic Physics


Relationship Between Rest Energy and Mass ER = mc2 Binding Energy of a Nucleus Ebind = mc2 Half-Life .693 T1/2 =

22

References

[1] Serway, Raymond A., and Jerry S. Faughn. Holt Physics. Orlando: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2009. Print. 11

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