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PH104: Physics

Recommended Text

Physics 8^th ed, Cutnell and Johnson: John Wiley and Sons.

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Exam Format

Syllabus in brief

Section A: Mechanics

• One dimensional motion under constant acceleration - Mark's Kinematic Equations Solver
• Force and Newton's laws
• Work and Energy
• Potential Energy and Conservation of Mechanical Energy
• Heat and Temperature

Section B: Electricity, Magnetism and Circuits

• Electric forces and fields
• Electric potential and work
• Basic electric circuits laws: DC circuits, resistors and capacitors
• Inductors and Capacitors
• Semiconductors

Section C: Optics

• Electromagnetic Waves:
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Doppler Effect
  • Polarisation
• Geometrical optics:
  • Reflection and Refraction
  • Mirrors
  • Thin Lenses
  • Optical instruments
• Diffraction and Diffraction Gratings
• Interference

 

Section D: Atomic and Nuclear Physics

• Photoelectric effect and quantum theory
• Line spectra; The Bohr model of the atom
• X-rays
• Lasers
• The nucleus and nuclear energy (fission and fusion)
• Radioactive decay
• Radiological safety
• Applications in Medical Physics

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PH104 Physics Exam Paper 

Format: Answer all of Question 1 (60 marks). This question consists of 15 short parts each holding 4 marks.

AND

Answer TWO questions from the remaining 4 (20 marks each).

The total marks for the paper are 120. This paper forms 60% of the overall subject mark, with online assessments (20%) and the laboratory manual (20%) forming the remainder.

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Lecturer

Dr. Martin Leahy 
Office: Room 122
Phone: ext. 4260
email: Martin.Leahynuigalway.ie

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Lecture Times

Day	Time	Location
Monday	12:00 pm	IT250
Wednesday	12:00 pm	IT250
Friday	12:00 pm	IT250

 

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