PH101: Physics (for Science students)

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Physics, J.D. Cutnell & K.W. Johnson: Wiley, 8th edition

Syllabus

Section A: Mechanics, properties of matter and heat

• Vectors
• Statics
• One dimensional motion - Mark's Kinematic Equations Solver
• Newton's laws
• Work and energy
• Momentum
• Motion in a plane
• Circular motion
• Rigid bodies
• Properties of matter, gases
• Temperature, gas laws, thermal properties

Section B: Waves. Electricity, Magnetism, Circuits and EM waves

• Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
• Waves and Sound
• Electric forces and fields
• Electric potential and work
• DC circuits, resistors and capacitors
• Kirchhoff's laws
• Magnetism and EM (electromagnetic) induction laws
• AC circuits
• EM waves, generation and propagation

Section C: Optics and Modern Physics

• Optics
  • Electromagnetic spectrum
  • Reflection
  • Refraction
  • Thin Lenses
  • Mirrors
  • Optical instruments and the eye
  • Diffraction and diffraction gratings
  • Interference
  • Polarisation and scattering
  
  
• Modern Physics
  • Atomic model of matter
  • Blackbody radiation and the greenhouse effect
  • Photoelectric effect and quantum theory
  • Electrons as waves and applications
  • Atomic nucleus
  • Fission and fusion
  • Radioactive decay
  • Applications of nuclear physics

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