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Course Physics I (2013-2014) Code / Version PHYS71100 (100) Total Hours Credits PreRequisite(s) CoRequisite(s) Course Description
This course covers fundamental principles of physics relating to electricity, magnetism and light. The concepts of measurement precision and accuracy, and the correct application of units of measurement and significant digits in calculations is emphasized. 39 3

Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will enable the student to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Employ systems and units of measurement correctly. Apply the concepts of precision and accuracy correctly with respect to measurement and calculations. Calculate the force between electric charges using Coulombs law. Determine the electric field intensity due to single/multiple charges using Gauss law. Calculate the electric potential due to one or more point charges. Calculate the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor. Calculate the magnetic force on a current-carrying wire. Determine the inductance of a solenoid. Calculate the electric energy stored in a capacitor and the magnetic energy stored in an inductor.

10. Determine the alternating voltage waveform produced by a rotating loop of wire in a magnetic field using Faradays law of induction. 11. Calculate the refraction and polarization of light.

Unit Outcomes
Successful completion of the following units will enable the student to: 1.0 Measurements and Calculations 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.0 Use the International System of Units. Perform unit conversions. Apply the concepts of precision and accuracy correctly with respect to measurement and calculations.

Electric Charges, Forces and Fields 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Use Coulombs law to calculate forces between charges. Define an Electric Field. Calculate electric fields for point charges and multiple point charges. Draw electric field lines to visualize the electric field. Use Gauss law to calculate the electric field due to a charge distribution. Calculate forces on point charges in electric fields. Calculate acceleration of charges in electric fields.

3.0

Capacitance and Dielectrics 3.1 Calculate the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor.

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3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.0 Describe the role of the dielectric in a capacitor. Calculate the energy stored in a capacitor. Determine the electric field inside a capacitor. Explain how a cathode ray tube operates.

Magnetic Fields 4.1 4.2 4.3 Draw the magnetic field lines for bar magnets. Define the magnetic flux density. Explain how sensors using the Hall effect work.

5.0

Magnetic Fields due to Currents 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Describe the effect of a magnetic field on stationary and moving electric charges Calculate the magnitude and direction of the force on an electric charge moving through a magnetic field. Describe the effect of a magnetic field on a current carrying wire. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the force on a current carrying wire in a magnetic field. Describe the effect of a magnetic field on a current carrying loop. Calculate the forces and torques on a current carrying loop in a magnetic field. Calculate the force between two current-carrying wires.

6.0

Induction and Inductance 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Apply Faradays law of induction to determine the alternating current waveform produced magnetic field. Use Lenzs law to determine the direction of the induced current. Calculate the self-inductance of a solenoid. Calculate the magnetic energy stored in a solenoid. by a rotating loop of wire in a

7.0

Refraction and Polarization 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 Describe lights relationship to the electromagnetic spectrum. Describe the effect of different materials on the speed of light. Define refractive index. Describe electromagnetic (EM) wave reflection. Calculate angles of incidence and reflection. Represent incident and reflected waves using rays. Differentiate between specular and diffuse reflection. Define EM wave transmission and refraction. Calculate refracted angles using Malus law. Describe the effect of polarization on EM waves. Identify techniques used to polarize light. Calculate the transmitted intensity of unpolarized light passing through a polarizing filter. Calculate the transmitted intensity of polarized light passing through a polarizing filter.

Required Student Resources

D. Halliday, R.Resnick, J. Walker. Fundamentals of Physics Extended (9th). Wiley.

Optional Student Resources

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Course Physics I (2013-2014) Code / Version PHYS71100 (100) Evaluation
The minimum passing grade for this course is 60 (C). In order to successfully complete this course, the student is required to meet the following evaluation criteria: Assignments Exams (2) 40.00 60.00 100.00 %

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