The second course in an three-quarter algebra-based sequence. A balance of conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability is emphasized; laboratory and lecture are integrated in the sequence. In this second quarter the topics studied will include fluids, oscillations, waves and sound, thermodynamics, geometric and physical optics. Biological applications of physics will be studied whenever possible.
Prerequisites
Completion of PHYS& 114 with 2.0 or higher.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Apply algebra and right-angle trigonometry to the solution of problems involving fluids, oscillations, waves, sound, thermodynamics, geometric and physical optics.
- Apply conceptual reasoning to analyze situations involving the material studied in this course.
- Present well-reasoned solutions of problems.
- Present experimental results in clearly written laboratory reports.
- Use technology such as calculators and computer spreadsheets to perform calculations, analyze data, and present data in graphical form at levels appropriate for the course.
- Fluids
Density and pressure
Buoyancy
Motion of fluids
Viscosity - Oscillations
Describing simple harmonic motion
Energy in simple harmonic motion
Pendulum motion
Damped and driven oscillations - Waves and Sound
Types of waves
Mathematical and graphical descriptions of waves
Sinusoidal waves
Pressure waves and sound
Wave power and intensity
Loudness of sound and the decibel scale
The Doppler effect and shock waves
Superposition and standing waves
Speech and hearing
Interference of waves - Thermodynamics
The atomic model of matter
Thermal expansion
The ideal-gas law
Calorimetry
Thermal properties of gases
Heat transfer processes
Thermodynamic processes
The first and second laws of thermodynamics - Geometric Optics
The ray model of light
Reflection and refraction
Image formation with thin lenses and mirrors
Thin lenses
Optical instruments: the camera, the eye, magnifiers, microscopes, and telescopes
Dispersion - Physical Optics
The wave nature of light
Interference from thin films and multiple sources
Diffraction from single slits and circular apertures
EVALUATION METHODS/GRADING PROCEDURES:
Exams and Quizzes 50-60% Homework 20-30% Laboratory Reports 20%
PLANNED TEACHING METHODS/LEARNING STRATEGIES:
Lecture In-class active learning Small group work Laboratory observation, measurement, and Experimentation
PO5 should be assessed: Students will be able to solve problems by gathering, interpreting, combining and/or applying information from multiple sources.