Matter & Interactions: Modern Mechanics & Electromagnestism
(Complete Item Description)
- Abstract:
This is a first-year, calculus-based introductory Physics course for Science students intending to continue with second-year Physics. MODERN MECHANICS: Matter and interactions, conservation laws, the momentum principle, atomic nature of matter, conservation of energy, energy in macroscopic systems, energy quantization, multiparticle systems, exploring the nucleus, angular momentum, entropy, kinetic theory of gases, efficiency of engines. ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC INTERACTIONS: Electric fields, electric potential, magnetic fields, electric circuits, capacitance, resistance, magnetic force, Gauss' law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law, induction, electromagnetic radiation, waves and particles, semiconductor devices. UCT PHY1004W
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Collection:
- University of Cape Town
