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PHYS 0215R - Problem Solving for Physics 215

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHYS 4Z Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 215 Hours: 18 lecture Description: Optional problem solving course to accompany PHYS 215. Includes thermodynamics, mechanical waves, optics, and modern physics.(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 thermodynamics and waves using calculus, trigonometry, and algebra. Identify which physical concepts associated with thermodynamics or waves explain physical phenomena. Develop an overlying and rigorous process to evaluate the behavior of physical systems obeying wave properties and the laws of thermodynamics. Course Content Outline I. Oscillatory Motion A. Describing Oscillatory Motion B. Properties and Applications of Simple Harmonic Motion C. The Simple Pendulum D. The Physical Pendulum E. Damped Oscillations F. Driven Oscillations and Resonance II. Mechanical Waves A. Types of Mechanical Waves B. Periodic Waves C. Mathematical Description of a Wave D. Speed of a Transverse Wave E. Energy in Wave Motion F. Superposition, Interference, and Boundary Conditions G. Normal Modes and Standing Waves on a String III. Sound A. Properties of Sound Waves B. Intensity and Intensity Level of Sound Waves C. Doppler Effect D. Interference, Resonance, Normal Modes and Standing Waves E. Beats IV. Temperature and Heat A. Thermal Equilibrium, Temperature, and Thermometers B. Gas Thermometer and Temperature Scales C. Thermal Expansion D. Heat, Calorimetry, and Phase Changes E. Mechanisms of Heat Transfer V. Thermal Properties of Matter A. Equations of State B. Molecular Properties of Matter C. Introduction to Kinetic Theory D. Heat Capacity VI. The First Law of Thermodynamics A. Thermodynamic Systems B. Work Done When Volume Changes C. Path Dependence of Work D. Internal Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics E. Thermodynamics Processes F. Internal Energy of an Ideal Gas G. Heat Capacity of an Ideal Gas H. Adiabatic Processes of an Ideal Gas VII. The Second Law of Thermodynamics A. Directions of Thermodynamic Processes B. Heat Engines C. Internal Combustion Engines D. Refrigerators E. The Second Law of Thermodynamics F. The Carnot Cycle G. Entropy VIII. The Nature and Propagation of Light A. The Nature of Light B. Reflection and Refraction C. Total Internal Reflection and Dispersion D. Polarization E. Scattering of Light F. Huygen’s Principle IX. Geometric Optics and Optical Instruments A. Reflection and Refraction at a Plane Surface B. Reflection at a Spherical Surface C. Refraction at a Spherical Surface D. Thin Lenses E. The Eye F. The Magnifier, Microscopes, and Telescopes X. Interference of Light A. Interference and Coherent Sources B. Two Source Interference and Young’s Double Slit Experiment C. Intensity in Interference Patterns D. Interference in Thin Films XI. Diffraction of Light A. Fresnel and Fraunhofer Diffraction B. Single Slit Diffraction C. Intensity in Single Slit Diffraction D. Multiple Slit Diffraction E. The Diffraction Grating F. Resolving Power G. X-Ray Diffraction XII. Photon, Electrons, and Atoms A. Emission and Absorption of Light B. The Photoelectric Effect C. The Nuclear Atom D. The Bohr Model E. X-Ray Production and Scattering F. Continuous Spectra G. Wave-Particle Duality XIII. The Wave Nature of Particles A. DeBroglie Waves B. Electron Diffraction C. Probability and Uncertainty D. Wave Functions and the Schrodinger Equation Course Objectives Course Objectives Student will accomplish the following utilizing content from Physics 215: 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 chapter on Heat Engines and the Second Law of Thermodynamics in the textbook. Be prepared to participate in class discussion. 2. Read and study the handout on the derivation of the approximation to the double slit interference condition dsinθ=mλ for. 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 typical coal-fired power plant generates 1000MW of usable power at an overall thermal efficiency of 41%. a. What is the rate of heat input to the plant? b. The plant burns anthracite coal, which has a heat of combustion of 2.65x10^7 J/kg. How much coal does the plant use per day, if it operates continuously? c. At what rate is heat ejected into the cool reservoir, which is a nearby river? d. The river’s temperature is 291.2 K before it reaches the power plant and 291.6 K it has received the plants waste heat. Calculate the river’s flow rate in cubic meters per second. e. By how much does the river’s entropy increase each second? 2. Complete the homework assignment on the Schroedinger equation for Physics 215. 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.