8.01L :: Physics I

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Department of Physics
Fall 2008

Announcements:

1-25-09: Top Ten Answers posted (now with right answer to #1).

1-22-09: Top Ten Problems REVISED version posted.

An Optional Review Session will be held:
Sunday, January 25th, 2009 from 2 - 4 p.m. in room 32-124.

Dr. George Stephans will also have office hours in 24-412 from 3-5pm on Friday 1/23.

1-21-09: Problem Set IAP #3 Solutions posted;
revised version of Problem Set IAP #2 Solutions posted.

1-20-09: Top Ten Problems posted.

1-16-09: Problem Set IAP #3 posted; Problem Set IAP #2 Solutions posted.

1-15-09: Revised version of Problem Set IAP #1Solutions posted.

1-14-09: Student Lecture Notes from today's lecture posted

1-13-09: Experiment #6 info posted; Recitation Problem & Solution #7 posted.

Students need to bring their clickers to the experiment on Friday, 1/16/2009 at 2pm.

1-12-09: Problem Set IAP #2 posted; Problem Set IAP #1Solutions posted.

1-9-09: Student Lecture Notes from today's lecture posted

1-8-09: Exam #4 Solutions posted.

Student Lecture Notes from today's lecture:
Student Notes version A
Student Notes version B
Student Notes version C

1-7-09: Problem Set IAP #1 posted.

1-6-09: Sample Exam #4 Solutions posted
Student Lecture Notes from today's lecture posted

An Optional Exam #4 Review Session will be held:
Tonight--January 6th, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in room 6-120.

1-5-09: Revised Problem Set #13 solutions for problems 3 and 4 posted.

Because of the exam this Wednesday morning, January 7, there will be NO recitations on Wednesday afternoon. Recitations for R04 & R05 will be held at the normal time on Thursday, January 8. We have added two new optional recitations on Friday, January 9 from 1-2 and 2-3 in room 36-155. Note that the next PSet is due at 10am on Monday, January 12.

12-29-08: Sample Exam #4 posted.

12-16-08: The IAP Schedule will be as follows:

Students who wish to change recitations should write directly to Dr. Stephens outlining their reasons and asking whether space is available.

8.01L MTWRF 10:00 – 11:00 6-120
R01 MW 1:00 36-155
R02 MW 2:00 36-155
R03 MW 3:00 36-155
R04 TR 12:00 36-155
R05 TR 1:00 36-155
B01 F 2:00 32-082 for January 16, 2009 only

12-15-08: Problem Set #14 Solutions posted.

12-5-08: Experiment #5 info posted.

12-5-08: Problem Set #14 posted; Problem Set #13 Solutions posted.

12-3-08: Recitation Problem & Solution #6 posted.

12-1-08: Problem Set #13 posted; Problem Set #12 Solutions posted.

11-26-08: Student Lecture Notes from today's lecture:
Student Notes version A
Student Notes version B
Student Notes version C

IAP Schedule posted:
8.01L MTWRF 10:00 – 11:00 6-120
R01 MW 1:00 36-155
R02 MW 2:00 36-155
R03 MW 3:00 36-155
R04 TR 12:00 36-155
R05 TR 1:00 36-155
B01 F 2:00 32-082 for January 16, 2009 only

11-25-08: Exam #3 Solutions posted.

11-24-08: Problem Set #11 Solutions posted; Problem Set #12 posted.

11-19-08: Problem Set #11 REVISED version posted; Info on Experiment #4 posted; Solutions to Sample Exam #3 posted.

11-18-08: Recitation Problem & Solution #5 posted; Problem Set #11 posted.

11-17-08: Sample Exam #3 posted.

11-14-08: Problem Set #10 Solutions posted;
An Optional Exam #3 Review Session will be held:
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in room 1-190.

11-7-08: Problem Set #9 Solutions posted; Problem Set #10 posted.

11-6-08: Problem Set #9 REVISED version posted

11-4-08: Exam #2 Solutions posted.

11-3-08: Problem Set #9 posted; Problem Set #8 Solutions posted.

10-30-08: Solutions to Sample Exam #2 posted.

10-29-08: Info on Experiment #3 posted.

10-28-08: Problem Set #8 posted.

10-27-08: Sample Exam #2 posted;
An Optional Exam #2 Review Session will be held:
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in room 6-120.

10-24-08: Problem Set #7 Solutions posted

10-21-08: Recitation Problem & Solution #4 posted.

10-17-08: Problem Set #6 Solutions posted; Problem Set #7 posted.

10-10-08: Problem Set #6 posted; Problem Set #5 Solutions posted.

10-8-08: Info on Experiment #2 posted.

10-7-08: Recitation Problem & Solution #3 posted.

10-3-08: Problem Set #4 Solutions posted; Problem Set #5 posted.

9-29-08: Problem Set #3 Solutions and Exam #1 Solutions posted.

9-26-08: Problem Set #4 posted.

9-24-08: Solutions to Sample Exam #1 posted. Info on Experiment #1 posted.

9-19-08: Problem Set #2 solutions posted; Problem Set #3 posted.

9-17-08: Recitation Problem & Solution #2 posted.

9-15-08: Updated 2nd REVISED version of Problem Set #2 posted.

9-12-08: Problem Set #1solutions posted; REVISED version of Problem Set #2 posted.

9-11-08: Problem Set #2 posted.

9-10-08: Recitation Problem & Solution #1 posted.

9-5-08: Problem Set #1 posted.

RESETTING CLICKER CHANNEL

Some students have already discovered that it is possible to change (accidentally or on purpose) the channel number at which their clicker  transmits.  If this happens you will need to reset to channel 41, as  follows:

  1. Press and release the GO button;
  2. While the device is flashing red and green, press the two-digit channel number (we use 41);
  3. Press and release the GO buton
  4. Press and release the "1" button.

If the clicker indicator light blinks either GREEN or ORANGE when pressing this final "1", all is well.

If the clicker indicator light blinks RED, there is a problem, and the channel number should be set again.

>> If you haven't yet done so, you should buy the textbook and "clicker", Young and Freedman, University Physics Volume 1, 12th Edition (Note that the 12th edition is new this year) with Mastering Physics, and register for Mastering Physics. Instructions for accessing Mastering Physics are here. If you buy a used textbook, you will also need to order Mastering Physics online.

Several classes in physics and other departments use an interactive response system to ask students questions during class. Students enter their answers using an RF response card made by Turning Technologies. Each student will need to buy one of these "clickers", which will be available at the COOP near the textbook. These units can also be used in other courses at MIT, including 8.02, and the COOP will offer a buy-back program.

Once you have bought your clicker and know your recitation number, please enter the ID of your clicker here.

>> How do I find the 8.01L experiments? Where is 32-082?

8.01L - What is it? Who should take it?

• It is designed for students with less physics and/or calculus experience. For math fluency, the Math Diagnostic can serve as one guide. If you feel your previous physics course was weak or if it used little or no calculus, 8.01L may be the subject for you.
  
  
• The depth and sophistication of material will be the same as 8.01. You will not miss any of the 8.01 material, and because of the extra time, will very likely understand it better. Since 8.01L and 8.01 are considered equivalent, this course will be recorded on your transcript as “8.01”.
  
  
• 8.01L will continue into IAP and have its final exam in late January. We will cover the same material as 8.01, but because 8.01L is several weeks longer, the pace of the presentation of new physics material will be more relaxed. The extended time period should also reduce the end-of-term pressure, particularly during the final exam period. Previous year’s students had no trouble taking other IAP subjects in addition to 8.01L.
  
  
• The format will be similar to a standard lecture/recitation with some additions modeled after the TEAL structure used for the regular 8.01 class. There will be 3 hours per week of lectures in 6-120, combining presentation of new material, demonstrations, and problem-solving examples. There will be two recitations per week. On six occasions, one of these will be cancelled to allow time for a desk-top experiment in the Stata Center TEAL room. Tutoring sessions will be available.
  
  IMPORTANT NOTE:
  
  
• Because the two courses are considered equivalent, students transferring from 8.01 to 8.01L later in the term will have their grades from 8.01 included in their 8.01L grade. Students who feel that 8.01L might be appropriate for them are strongly advised against starting in 8.01 and switching later in the term.
  
  
• For more information, see: http://web.mit.edu/8.01L/www