What This Document Is
This document is a practice test for the first exam (Exam One) in Purdue University’s Modern Mechanics (PHYS 17200) course, offered in Spring 2021. It’s designed to help students assess their understanding of core concepts before the actual exam. The practice test consists of nine physics problems, formatted similarly to questions expected on the official exam.
Why This Document Matters
This practice test is a valuable resource for students enrolled in PHYS 17200. It provides an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the exam format, question types, and the level of difficulty they can anticipate. Working through these problems can help identify areas where further study is needed and build confidence before taking the official exam. It’s most useful when used as a self-assessment tool *before* reviewing solutions.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This practice test is not a substitute for attending lectures, completing assigned readings, or thoroughly understanding the course material. It’s a diagnostic tool, not a comprehensive review. It also doesn’t include detailed explanations or solutions – its purpose is to test existing knowledge, not to teach new concepts.
What This Document Provides
The full practice test includes nine problems covering topics such as:
* Kinematics (motion along circular paths, average speed)
* Dynamics (Newton’s laws of motion, force calculations)
* Momentum and Impulse
* Electric Forces
Specifically, this preview shows problems related to circular motion, space probe trajectories, velocity-time graphs, satellite momentum, collision forces, and electric forces on charged objects. The full document presents these problems with multiple-choice answer options. It does *not* include worked solutions or explanations of the underlying physics principles.
