CCNY PHYS 20700 - Fall 2026 Midterm Exam 1
Sections CD1-CD9
October 14th, 2026, 12:00 - 1:40
Our first midterm will cover the following sections:
- Units: 1.1-1.3
- 1D Kinematics: 2.1-2.5
- Vectors: 3.1-3.2
- 2D Kinematics: 4.1-4.5
- Forces: 5.1-5.3 & 6.1-6.3
To prepare:
- Be able to do every homework and in-class problem from start to finish on a blank piece of paper.
- Be able to distill the essence of each question into a few steps, without referencing exact values and numbers, just relations between quantities.
- Know every formula in the first 3 columns of the formula sheet and be able to explain what each term means
- Work through the solved problems in the book
- Pick some extra questions from the end of the each chapter and work on them.
- Manipulate equations using algebra
- Be able to find the derivative of simple polynomials.
- Know the basics of Trigonometry, Sin/Cos of common angles
- READ THE BOOK
Some old exam questions can be found here: Old Questions
The test will be closed book, no notes, no calculators, no devices of any kind other than a pencil. There will be approximately 30 multiple choice questions. Seats will be assigned in advance. The duration of the exam will be 90 minutes. Please be on time - more than 20 minutes late will result in a 0 score.
There will be no breaks during the exam. If you need to leave (for what ever reason), you will not be allowed to return and continue. If you doubt your ability to stay for 90 minutes, then consider working the accessibility office to host your exams.