PHYS 151Lg: Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Rigorous calculus-based introductory physics course for engineering, physics, and physical science majors. Core topics include vector kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work-energy theorem, conservation of linear momentum and impulse, rotational kinematics and dynamics, angular momentum, universal gravitation, harmonic oscillations, fluid mechanics, ideal gas laws, kinetic theory, first/second laws of thermodynamics, and entropy. Includes weekly laboratory experiments.
This archive catalogs 10 free educational resources and past exams for PHYS 151Lg (Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics) at University of Southern California (USC), containing 3 midterm papers, 6 final examinations, and 1 quiz. Dated documents represent 8 distinct academic years between 2015 and 2024.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Kinematics in 1D and 2D: position, velocity, acceleration vectors, and projectile motion trajectories in PHYS 151Lg
- 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 Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Study Resource for Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics
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Final Exam 2015
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 151Lg Final Exam 2015
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 151Lg Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
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Final Exam 2016
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 151Lg Final Exam 2016
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Final Exam 2017
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 151Lg Final Exam 2017
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 151Lg Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
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Final Exam 2019
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 151Lg Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 151Lg Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2022
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 151Lg Final Exam 2022
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Final Exam 2024
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 151Lg Final Exam 2024
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Quiz 3
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 151Lg Quiz 3
Assessment Inventory for PHYS 151Lg (10 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam 2024 | Final | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2017 | Final | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2016 | Final | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2015 | Final | 2015 | Illustrative Archive |
| Quiz 3 | Quiz | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 10 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 PHYS 151Lg archive?
This collection for PHYS 151Lg at University of Southern California (USC) catalogs 10 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Quizzes. 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 PHYS 151Lg collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2015 to 2024, representing 8 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free PHYS 151Lg past exams?
All cataloged PHYS 151Lg 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 Southern California (USC) course syllabus.