PHY 206 - Intermediate Physics II

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Physics

Description:

Introduces the study of electricity and magnetism. Also provides an introduction to optics. Topics covered include: electricity: electric force, E-field, Gauss' law, conductors, E- potential, capacitors and dielectrics; currents and circuits: resistance and Ohm's Law, e.m.f's, RC circuits; magnetism: magnetic force, Ampere's Law, solenoids, Biot-Savart Law, motion in magnetic fields; electromagnetic induction: e.m.f's, Faraday's Law, inductance, RL circuits, AC Circuits; EM waves: Maxwell's equations, EM waves and the EM spectrum; and optics: reflection, refraction, interference and diffraction of light.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PHY 205 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND MAT 211 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

Corequisites:

PHY 126

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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