Physics 7A- Fall 2008 (Lanzara)
1st MIDTERM
This exam is closed book, but you are allowed half page (double-sided) of handwritten
notes of a one 8.5" x 11" page. You may use a calculator, however NO wireless
calculators or any calculator functions on your cell phone are allowed. Anyone using a
wireless calculator will forfeit their exam and automatically receive the score of
zero.
Don’t forget: a) Write your name, Discussion Section #, GSI name and SID# on the top
of all materials you intend to hand in and want to be graded.
b) Remember to circle all of your final answers.
c) Cross out any work you decide is incorrect, with an explanation in the margin.
Suggestions:
Read through the entire exam. Start with the problems you are most familiar with. In
this way you will secure some credits.
In general: Work to maximize your credit -- try to obtain at least partial credit on every
part of every problem.
- For partial credits show all relevant drawings and explain clearly your reasoning.
- If you recognize that an answer does not make physical sense and you do not have time
to find your error, write that you know that the answer cannot be correct and explain how
you know this to be true. (We will award some credit for recognizing there is an error.).
- Do not get bogged down in algebra - if you have enough equations to solve for your
unknowns, box the equations, state how you would finish, and move on (you can go back
and complete the algebra later if you have time).
And if you have questions about the interpretation of a problem, please ask!
GOOD LUCK!
Print Name__________________________ Discussion Section# or Time ____________
Signature ___________________________ Discussion Section GSI ________________
Student ID# _________________________
Problem
Points Score
1
20
2
20
3
20
4
20
5
20
TOTAL
100
