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Instructor: Lou Bloomfield
Time: MWF 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Location: Physics 203
Office Hours:

Mondays, 9:00am – 11:00am, Physics 133
Wednesdays, 3:00pm – 5:00pm, Physics 133

Description: Physics 1050 is for non-science majors. It is 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 1050 is on mechanical and thermal objects. The companion course, Physics 1060, emphasizes objects involving electromagnetism, light, special materials, and nuclear energy.
Homework Site: WileyPlus Login
Initial Registeration
Simulations: Index (Accessible only from a Virginia.Edu IP address)
Lecture Slides: PDF of Lecture Slides
Links to Previous Semesters and Other Resources:

Class Syllabus
  Schedule of Classes and Assignments
  Class Policy
  Class Goals
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  Class Ethics Statement
  Class Integrity Statement
  Changes from Previous Semesters of How Things Work

Resources from this Semester
Clicker Questions

Clicker Questions Answers before Midterm 1

Clicker Questions Answers before Midterm 2

Clicker Questions Answers before Final

Midterm 1 Midterm Exam 1 (accessible only from a UVa IP Address)
Midterm Exam 1 with Solutions (accessible only from a UVa IP Address)
Midterm 2 Midterm Exam 2 (accessible only from a UVa IP Address)
Midterm Exam 2 with Solutions (accessible only from a UVa IP Address)
Final Final Exam (accessible only from a UVa IP Address)
Final Exam with Solutions (accessible only from a UVa IP Address)