Objectives for PHY 202 College Physics II

 

This course covers physics topics, including mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. The prerequisite is Physics 201. The general objectives are to promote an interest in physics, to enable the student to more thoroughly understand the concepts of physics in general, to enable the student to apply knowledge to a specific problem in a systematic manner, and to enable the student to develop skill in handling apparatus and to practice the procedures of making accurate measurements and presenting results in a scientific report. Specific objectives are upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to solve problems or answer questions dealing with and to understand the concepts of

 

electric charge

quantum numbers

coulomb's law

Snell’s law

electrostatics

optical instruments

potential difference

color

capacitance

interference

capacitors

reflection

electric current

special relativity

resistance

x-rays

inductance

Wien's law

resistivity

photons

Kirchhoff rules

matter waves

ohm law

Bohr's atom

half-life

photoelectric effect

magnetic force

energy quantization

field lines

Rydberg's formula

rest energy

uncertainty principle

Lenz' law

Moseley’s formula

faraday's law

lasers

dc & ac

radioactive nuclides

magnetic flux

refraction

reactance

nuclear decay

motors & engines

focal point

dynamo effect

elementary particles

magnetic moment

diffraction grating

transformers

diffraction

atomic structure

nuclear binding energy

fission

fusion

refractive index

electromagnetic waves