PHYSICS 5A: Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy
Statics and dynamics of forces, motion, energy, including thermal energy, with applications to biological and biochemical systems.
This archive catalogs 6 free educational resources and past exams for PHYSICS 5A (Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy) at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), containing 1 midterm paper, 4 final examinations, and 1 study guide. Dated documents represent 4 distinct academic years between 2019 and 2023.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Kinematics in 1D and 2D: position, velocity, acceleration vectors, and projectile motion trajectories in PHYSICS 5A
- 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 Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy
Study Resource for Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy
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Final Exam 2019
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) PHYSICS 5A Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) PHYSICS 5A Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
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Final Exam 2020
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) PHYSICS 5A Final Exam 2020
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Final Exam 2022
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) PHYSICS 5A Final Exam 2022
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Final Exam 2023
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) PHYSICS 5A Final Exam 2023
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Study Guide 10
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) PHYSICS 5A Study Guide 10
Assessment Inventory for PHYSICS 5A (6 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Study Guide 10 | Study Guide | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 6 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this PHYSICS 5A archive?
This collection for PHYSICS 5A at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) catalogs 6 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Study Guides. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this PHYSICS 5A collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2019 to 2023, representing 4 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free PHYSICS 5A past exams?
All cataloged PHYSICS 5A 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 University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) course syllabus.