How Things Work

PHYS 105 - Fall 2000

Instructor: Lou Bloomfield
Teaching Assistant: Matt George

For non-science majors: a practical introduction to physics and science in everyday life. This course considers objects from our daily environment and focuses on their principles of operation, histories, and relationships to one another. The emphasis for Physics 105 is on mechanical and thermal objects. The companion course, Physics 106, emphasizes objects involving electromagnetism, light, special materials, and nuclear energy.

Class Sessions - Physics 203/204/205, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:00PM - 1:50PM (Lou Bloomfield)
Optional Discussion/Help Sessions - Physics 203, Sundays, 6:00PM – 8:00PM (Matt George)

List of available documents for Physics 105:

Course Syllabus:

Schedule of Classes (includes the Lecture Slides)
Course Policy
Course Goals
Course Rules

Problem Sets:

Link to EClass Site for Questions, Answer Submission, and Review of Graded Work

You must be registered for Physics 105 to enter the EClass Site. After you add via ISIS, we must still activate your account (which may take a day or so). Your Name is your UVA MailID/Handle -- typically 5 characters like "bzc3f", and your Password is your UVA ID number -- always 9 numbers. Because the connection to the EClass Site involves a secure protocol, you must agree to "proceed" when asked to accept the site's security certificate.

Problem Set #1: Questions, Solutions
Problem Set #2: Questions, Solutions
Problem Set #3: Questions, Solutions
Problem Set #4: Questions, Solutions
Problem Set #5: Questions, Solutions
Problem Set #6: Questions, Solutions
Problem Set #7: Questions, Solutions
Problem Set #8: Questions, Solutions
Problem Set #9: Questions, Solutions
Problem Set #10: Questions, Solutions

Term Paper:

Link to EClass Site for Questions, Answer Submission, and Review of Graded Work

Midterm Exam:

Final Exam: