Plan

• Introductions
• Class organization
• Growth Mindset Diagram
• Survey of 20th century physics
• Classical relative motion exercise
• Inertial frame
• Principle of relativity

In-class discussion

• List laws of physics
• How to tell if we are moving
• Juggler on a train - flash card question
• Examples of noninertial frames and the consequences for laws of motion
• Accelerating elevator and gravity

In-class group problems

• Hogg 1.1
• Hogg 1.2
• Hogg 1.3 (to think about after class)

In-class notes pdf

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