Physics Formula Sheet

Cody T. Dianopoulos (561)252-0803 merlincody@gmail.com 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Chapter 18: Circuits and Circuit Elements

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

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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)

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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 =

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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=

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Chapter 22: Subatomic Physics

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

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References

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