Physical Science Homework Assignments - Physics Section:

Homework is due by 4:00 pm on the date listed for each assignment.


#1:           * Find a misleading graph that represents one or more of the following mis-leading tricks in a printed book, newspaper,

9/4               magazine or flyer ( IF USING THE INTERNET - ONLY OFFICIAL NEWS SITES WILL BE ACCEPTED) in which the:
                            (1)
Vertical or Horizontal axis doesn't start at zero
                            (2) Perspective drawing of the data makes it look better or worse than it really is.
                            (3) Vertical or Horizontal axis are not labeled
                      ==> Be sure to indicate on your graph what is wrong with it!

                 * Unit Conversion Handout  (Download)



#2:           Speed/Velocity/Acceleration
9/11    
   
   * Short Answer Questions  (Download)
                  * Scalar/Vector Handout  (Download)
                  * Problems  (Download)


#3:           Newton's Laws & Gravity
9/18            * Problems  (Download)  
                   * Short Answer Questions  (Download)
                   * Gravity Handout  (Download)
                 

#4:           Energy & Momentum
10/4            * Problems  (Download)  
                   * Short Answer Questions  (Download)
                   * Conservation of Mechanical Energy Handout  (Download)