Introduction to Fundamentals of Physics II

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. Recall and apply the physics of the harmonic oscillator, wave propagation and effects
2. Demonstrate ability to solve problems on the harmonic oscillator, wave propagation and effects
3. Recall and apply the physics of charges, electric and magnetic forces and fields, simple AC and DC circuits
4. Demonstrate ability to solve problems on charges, electric and magnetic forces and fields, simple AC and DC circuits
5. Produce qualitative descriptions of oscillators, wave phenomena, effects of electric and magnetic forces and fields, simple electric circuits

The module gives an introduction to the fundamental theory and applications of oscillations, waves, electricity and magnetism. It introduces simple oscillatory motion and develops to consider the properties of waves, which can carry energy away from an oscillating source. It gives an introduction to fundamental concepts in electricity and magnetism and to the theory of electric circuits, for DC and the oscillatory AC.

The module introduces wave theory and electromagnetism used in basic circuitry. Emphasis is placed on the solution of problems through numerical exercises. This module is part of the introduction to university (year 0) physics and prepares the student for uses of the topics in more advanced studies.

OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES
• Simple harmonic motion
• Examples of simple harmonic oscillators
• Energy of simple harmonic oscillator
• Simple harmonic motion and circular motion
• Introduction to damped oscillation, forced oscillation and resonance
• Definitions of wave parameters
• Graphical and mathematical representations of waves
• Superposition of waves, Doppler effect, standing waves, beats
• Introduction to light waves: reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference, diffraction and polarization
• Young's two-slit experiment, diffraction grating

ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
• Positive and negative charge
• Conductors and insulators
• Coulomb's law
• Electric field and electric potential
• Force on and motion of charged particle in a uniform electric field
• Charge and discharge of capacitors
• Capacitors: construction, series and parallel combinations, stored energy
• Current and resistance, Ohm's law, resistivity, ammeters, voltmeters
• DC circuits: resistors in series and parallel, internal resistance, energy, power
• Kirchhoff's rules
• Force on particle, solenoid, Faraday's law, Lenz's law
• AC currents in resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits, reactance, impedance
• Analysis of AC circuits using phasor diagrams

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