PHYS W1201: General Physics I
Prerequisites: some basic background in calculus or be concurrently taking MATH UN1101 Calculus I. The accompanying laboratory is PHYS UN1291-UN1292 The course will use elementary concepts from calculus. The accompanying laboratory is PHYS UN1291 - UN1292.…
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Common aliases: PHYS W1201
Study Resources for General Physics I
Final Exam 2016
Midterm (Exam 1) 2015
Midterm (Exam 2) 2010
Midterm (Exam 1) 2017
Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
Worksheet 4
Assessment Inventory for PHYS W1201 (8 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2017 | Midterm | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2016 | Final | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2015 | Midterm | 2015 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2010 | Midterm | 2010 | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 4 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
Complete inventory of all 8 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter.
Course Overview & Exam Syllabus
Course Description
Prerequisites: some basic background in calculus or be concurrently taking MATH UN1101 Calculus I. The accompanying laboratory is PHYS UN1291-UN1292 The course will use elementary concepts from calculus. The accompanying laboratory is PHYS UN1291 - UN1292. Basic introduction to the study of mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, special relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics.
This archive catalogs 8 free educational resources and past exams for PHYS W1201 (General Physics I) at Columbia University, containing 6 midterm papers, 1 final examination, and 1 worksheet. Dated documents represent 7 distinct academic years between 2010 and 2020.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Kinematics in 1D and 2D: position, velocity, acceleration vectors, and projectile motion trajectories in PHYS W1201
- Newton's laws of motion: free-body diagrams, static/kinetic friction, circular motion, and centripetal acceleration
- Work, energy, and momentum: work-energy theorem, conservative forces, potential energy curves, and collision conservation laws
- Rotational dynamics and equilibrium: torque, moment of inertia, angular momentum conservation, and static equilibrium in General Physics I
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this PHYS W1201 archive?
This collection for PHYS W1201 at Columbia University catalogs 8 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this PHYS W1201 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2010 to 2020, representing 7 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free PHYS W1201 past exams?
All cataloged PHYS W1201 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the Columbia University course syllabus.