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Absolutely! Here are some key topics and concepts you should focus on for the AP Physics C Trimester 1 Exam Review:

• Kinematics: Understanding motion in one and two dimensions, including concepts of displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

• Newton's Laws: Application of the three laws of motion, including force diagrams and friction.

• Work, Energy, and Power: Calculating work done by forces, understanding the work-energy theorem, and the conservation of energy.

• Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum: Momentum conservation in collisions and impulse.

• Rotational Motion: Concepts of torque, angular momentum, and rotational kinematics.

• Gravitation: Understanding gravitational forces, orbits, and potential energy in a gravitational field.

Make sure to practice problem sets related to these areas and review any relevant equations. Additionally, focus on understanding the concepts of center of mass and its application in various physical scenarios. Furthermore, explore the relationship between linear and angular momentum, as well as how they are conserved in isolated systems. Also, familiarize yourself with the principles of conservation of energy and how they apply to both rotational and gravitational systems. This includes analyzing the effects of gravitational attraction on planetary motion, as well as the implications of Newton's law of universal gravitation in real-world applications.

• Lastly, ensure to review case studies that illustrate these principles in action, such as satellite dynamics and the motion of celestial bodies.

can you give me a few practice problems to prepare for the exam tommorow

Here are a few practice problems to help you prepare for the exam:

1. Center of Mass Calculation: A system consists of three particles with masses m1 = 2 kg, m2 = 3 kg, and m3 = 5 kg located at coordinates (1, 2), (2, 3), and (3, 5) respectively. Calculate the center of mass of the system.

2. Linear and Angular Momentum: A 5 kg object is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. Calculate its linear momentum. Then, if the object is rotating around an axis with a radius of 2 m, find its angular momentum assuming it is a point mass.

3. Conservation of Energy: A pendulum is released from a height of 5 m. Calculate the speed of the pendulum bob at its lowest point, assuming no air resistance.

4. Gravitational Attraction: Calculate the gravitational force between two masses, m1 = 10 kg and m2 = 15 kg, that are 2 meters apart. Use Newton's law of universal gravitation.

5. Satellite Dynamics: A satellite is in a circular orbit around Earth at an altitude of 300 km. Calculate the orbital speed of the satellite and the period of its orbit, considering the radius of the Earth to be 6371 km.

6. Celestial Motion: Using Kepler's laws, explain how the time taken for a planet to complete one orbit relates to its distance from the sun. According to Kepler's Third Law, the square of the orbital period of a planet is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its orbit, which means that planets further from the sun take longer to orbit than those closer to it.

what is the mass for the pendulum in question 3