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PHYS 0210R - Problem Solving for Physics 210

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHYS 4Y Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 210 Hours: 18 lecture Description: Optional problem solving course to accompany PHYS 210. Includes electric forces and fields, electrical potential, capacitors and dielectrics, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and DC and AC circuits. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 1 Lecture-Discussion 18 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 18 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Solve problems associated with electricity and magnetism using calculus, trigonometry, and algebra. Identify which physical concepts associated with electricity and magnetism explain physical phenomena. Develop an overlying and rigorous process to evaluate the behavior of physical systems obeying Maxwell's Equations. Course Content Outline I. Electric Forces and Electric Fields A. Properties of Charge B. Coulomb's Law C. Electric Fields Due Discrete and Continuous Charge Distributions D. Electric Field Lines E. Electric Dipoles F. Motion of Charged Particles in Electric Fields II. Gauss's Law A. Electric Flux B. Calculating the Electric Flux C. Applications of Gauss's Law D. Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium III. Electric Potential A. Electric Potential Energy B. Electric Potential Due to a Point Charge C. Electric Potential Due Discrete and Continuous Charge Distributions D. Equipotential Surfaces E. Potential Gradient F. Charge Sharing in Conductors G. Applications Involving the Electric Potential IV. Capacitors and Dielectrics A. Definition and Calculation of Capacitance B. Capacitors in Series and Parallel C. Energy Storage in Capacitors and Electric Field Energy D. Dielectrics E. Molecular Model of Induced Charge V. Current, Resistance, Electromotive Force, and Ohm's Law A. Electric Current and a Simple Model of Charge Flow B. Ohm's Law, Resistance, and Resistivity C. Electromotive Force and Introduction to Circuits D. Energy and Power in Circuits VI. Direct Current (DC) Circuits A. Resistors in Series and Parallel B. Kirchhoff's Rules C. RC Circuits D. Applications of DC Circuits VII. Magnetism A. The Magnetic Field B. The Magnetic Force (Lorentz Force) C. Magnetic Field Lines and Magnetic Flux D. Motion of Charged Particles in Magnetic Fields and Applications E. Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Wire F. Force and Torque on a Current Loop G. The DC Motor H. The Hall Effect VIII. Sources of Magnetic Fields A. Biot-Savart Law B. Applications of Biot-Savart Law C. Force Between Current Carrying Wires D. Ampere's Law E. Applications of Ampere's Law F. Properties of Magnetic Materials IX. Electromagnetic Induction A. Faraday's Law B. Lenz's Law C. Motional Electromotive Force D. Induced Electric Fields E. Eddy Currents F. Displacement Current, General Form of Ampere's Law, and Maxwell's Equations X. Inductance A. Self-Inductance and Inductors B. RL Circuits C. Magnetic Field Energy D. Mutual Inductance E. The LC Circuits F. The LRC Series Circuit XI. Alternating Current (AC) Circuits A. AC Sources B. Phasors C. Resistance and Reactance D. RC Circuits and RL Circuits E. Power in AC Circuits F. RLC Circuits and Resonance G. Transformers XII. Electromagnetic Waves A. Maxwell's Equations and Electromagnetic Waves B. Plane Electromagnetic Waves and the Speed of Light C. The Electromagnetic Spectrum D. Energy and (Angular and Linear) Momentum Carried by Electromagnetic Waves E. Radiation Pressure F. Standing Waves Course Objectives Course Objectives Student will accomplish the following utilizing content from Physics 210: 1. Identify the basic concepts affecting a physical system, by using a diagram, a graph, a list, or an equation. 2. Build a conceptual model of a physical system and explain the system using the model in a written or oral format. 3. Apply the proper mathematical (algebra, trigonometry, calculus) techniques to solve basic problems in physics. 4. Develop a set of rules or strategies for problem solving that may be applied to solve a new set of problems. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read the example problems on Coulomb's Law in the textbook. Be prepared to participate in class discussion. 2. Read and study the handout on the derivation of the expression for the electric field due to a dipole. Be prepared to discuss the approximation method that was used in the example. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Prepare for presentation to the class a detailed solution to the following problem: A slab of insulating material has thickness 2d and is oriented so that its faces are parallel to the yz-plane and given by the planes x=d and x=-d. The y- and z-dimensions of the slab are very large compared to d and may be treated as essentially infinite. The slab has a uniform positive charge density r. a. Using Gauss's law, find the magnitude of the electric field due to the slab at the points 0≤x≤d. b. What is the direction of the electric field due to the slab at the points 0≤x≤d? c. Using Gauss's law, find the magnitude of the electric field due to the slab at the points x≥d. d. What is the direction of the electric field due to the slab at the points x≥d? 2. Complete the homework on Faraday's law for Physics 210. Document the strategies that were required to solve each problem. Be prepared to present discuss your problem-solving strategies in class. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.