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PS 24143/PS 24151 Fundamental Physics II Lecture and Lab
Division of Mathematics and Science
Arkansas Northeastern College
Departmental Syllabus
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Course Catalog Description
This continuation of Fundamental Physics I studies the topics of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and
modern physics. Laws and principles that govern the various subject areas are discussed and experimented upon.
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Course Rationale Fundamental Physics II is the second of a two semester Sophomore level introductory course for
science and engineering majors. The required mathematics background is beginning and intermediate Calculus and
Trigonometry.
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Course Objectives
At the completion of this course, the student will have done the following:
1. Implemented a working vocabulary associated with Physics, as evidenced in writing and orally.
2. Applied the natural laws, the scientific method, and methods of observation and modeling to real-world
situations in physics.
3. Solve problems by following a logical sequence based on a firm background on the laws of nature.
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Course Prerequisites
A “C” or better in PS 24123/ PS 24131 Fundamental Physics I lecture and lab.
Course Credits
The lecture is three credit hours and the lab is one credit hour. The lab is three contact hours.
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Required Texts and Materials
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th edition, by Serway and Faughn
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Supplementary (Optional) Texts and Materials
Scientific calculator, protractor, and ruler
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Grade Dissemination
You can access your assignment grades online by logging in to this myANC course and clicking on Coursework
(http://myanc.anc.edu). Mid-tem and final grades can be accessed using Campus Connect on myANC. Please note
that scores returned mid-term are unofficial grades. If you need help accessing myANC contact the ANC Helpdesk by
email: [email protected].
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Course Policies: Grades
Grades of "Incomplete":
The current College policy concerning incomplete grades will be followed in this course. Incomplete grades are
given only in situations where unexpected emergencies prevent a student from completing the course and the
remaining work can be completed the next semester. Your instructor is the final authority on whether you qualify
for an incomplete. Incomplete work must be finished by mid-term of the subsequent semester or the “I” will
automatically be recorded as an “F” on your transcript.
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Course Policies: Technology and Media
Email: Arkansas Northeastern College has partnered with Google to host email addresses for ANC students.
myANCmail accounts are created for each student enrolled in the current semester and is the email address your
instructor will use to communicate with you. Access your email account by going to
http://mail.google.com/a/smail.anc.edu and using your first and last names, separated by a period for your
username. Your default password is your Student ID, no hyphens. If you cannot access your student email,
contact the MITS department at 762-1020 ext 1150 or ext 1207 or send an email to [email protected].
Internet: This course has a web component on myANC.
Computer Labs: In addition to general-purpose classrooms, a number of computer laboratories are provided for
instructional and student use. These networked laboratories are state-of-the-art and fully equipped with
computers, printers, Internet connections and the latest software. The labs are open to students enrolled in one
or more credit hours at the College.
Technology Support: A lab assistant is generally present in the computer lab in B202 for assistance in using the
College computers. These assistants cannot help you with course assignments; specific questions regarding the
technology requirements for each course should be directed to the instructor of the course. Problems with
myANC or College email accounts should be addressed by email to [email protected].
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Course Policies: Student Expectations
Disability Access: Arkansas Northeastern College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all
persons with disabilities. This First Day Handout is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with
disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester
to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the
instructor to request accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Johnny
Moore in Statehouse Hall, 762-3180.
Professionalism Policy:
Per classroom etiquette; mobile phones, iPods, etc. must be silenced during all classroom and lab lectures. Those
not heeding this rule will be asked to leave the classroom/lab immediately so as to not disrupt the learning
environment. Please arrive on time for all class meetings.
When using email and discussion forums, remember that they are an all-text medium. Social cues that
help bring meaning to normal conversations such as tone of voice, facial expressions and body
language are not present. Clear and careful writing is especially important. Be careful with wit
and humor. Without face-to-face communications, wit and humor may be viewed as criticism and
disrespect.
Academic Integrity Policy:
Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Students are expected to do their own work. Plagiarism,
using the words of others without express permission or proper citation, will not be tolerated. Any cheating (giving
or receiving) or other dishonest activity will, at a minimum, result in a zero on that test or assignment and may be
referred, at the discretion of the instructor, to the Department Chair and/or Vice President of Instruction for
further action. If you are uncertain as to what constitutes academic dishonesty, please consult the Academic
Integrity Policy for further details. (http://www.anc.edu/docs/Academic_Integrity_Policy.pdf)
Studying together is acceptable and encouraged because such can be helpful in learning; but each class member is
expected to prepare class assignments and tests alone based on his/her knowledge and individual effort.
Learning Assistance Center: The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) is a free resource for ANC students. The LAC
provides drop-in assistance, computer tutorials and audio/visual aids to students who need help in academic
areas. Learning labs offer individualized instruction in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary
development and college study methods. Tutorial services are available on an individual basis for those having
difficulty with instructional materials. The LAC also maintains a shelf of free materials addressing specific
problems, such as procedures for writing essays and term papers, punctuation reviews, and other useful materials.
For more information, visit the LAC website at http://www.anc.edu/LAC or stop by room L104 in the Adams/Vines
Library Complex.
Other Student Support Services: Many departments are ready to assist you reach your educational goals. Be sure
to check with your advisor; the Learning Assistance Center, Room L104; Student Support Services, Room S145; and
Student Success, Room L101 to find the right type of support for you.
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Unit and Instructional Objectives with Schedule*
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Electricity and magnetism
Rationale: You are surrounded by devices that depend on the physics of electromagnetism, which is the
combination of electric and magnetic phenomena. This physics is at the root of computers, television,
radio, telecommunications, household lighting, etc.
A. Electric fields
1. Explain the property of electric charges and how they are produced.
2. Detail Coulomb’s Law of the attraction of charged particles.
3. Demonstrate how an electric field is produced in the lab.
4. Explain the behavior of moving charged particles in magnetic fields.
B. Gauss’ Law
1. Describe uniform flux – mathematically and geometrically.
2. Contrast the two terms, electric field and electric flux.
3. Determine the electric flux created by point charges near conductive surfaces.
C. Electric potential
1. Explain potential difference caused by the separation of charges.
2. Explain how moving a charged body in a magnetic field causes a potential difference.
3. Obtain the value of the electric field from the electric potential.
4. Consider electric potentials due to charged conductors.
D. Capacitance and dielectrics
1. Give the relationship between charge, voltage difference, and capacitance.
2. Calculate the capacitance for a parallel plate capacitor.
3. Calculate the result of hooking capacitors in series and in parallel.
4. Calculate the energy stored in a charged capacitor.
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Electric circuits and magnetic field production
Rationale: The applications of magnetic fields and magnetic forces are countless and changing rapidly.
Magnets control CD and DVD players and computer hard drives. Magnets also drive the speaker cones
in headphones, TV’s, computers and telephones. A modern car comes equipped with dozens of magnets
because they are required in the motors for engine ignition, automatic window control, sunroof control,
and windshield wiper control. In short, we are surrounded by magnets.
A. Current and resistance
1. Define electric current in conductors.
2. Define resistance.
3. How does resistivity differ from a resistance for a material?
4. How does temperature affect a material’s resistance?
5. How is electrical power defined?
B. Direct current circuits
1. Define electromotive force.
2. Give Ohm’s Law.
3. Calculate the result of placing resistors in series and in parallel.
4. State Hirchhoff’s Current and Voltage Laws.
5. Examine the charging and discharging of a RC circuit graphically.
C. Magnetic fields
1. Discuss the physical behavior of permanent magnets in close proximity.
2. What are the magnetic poles of a magnet?
3. Describe the forces on current carrying conductors in magnetic fields.
4. Define the field produced by a current carrying conductor.
D. Sources of magnetic fields
1. Describe the change in current due to a change in a magnetic field.
2. Tell what an inductor is and describe its use.
3. Describe Solenoid Action.
4. State the relationship between magnetic flux and magnetic field strength.
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Electric laws and circuits
Rationale: Induction is the basis of the electric generators that power cities and transportation lines.
Huge induction furnaces are commonplace in foundries where large amounts of metal must be melted
rapidly. Induction is also the basis of the electric guitar. The basis of induction is that a magnetic field
can produce an electric field that can drive a current. The link between a magnetic field and the electric
field it induces (produces) is called Faraday’s Law of induction.
A. Faraday’s Law of Induction
1. Define induced emf.
2. Give an everyday application of Faraday’s Law.
3. Give two ways to induce voltage into a coil of wire.
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Inductance
1. Define self inductance.
2. How is the time constant for an inductive (LC) circuit found?
3. Tell how an inductor can store energy.
4. Explain the term mutual inductance between two inductors.
5. How can an LC circuit oscillate?
6. Calculate the impedance of an RLC circuit.
C. Alternating current circuits
1. Contrast direct current and alternating current.
2. Give the mathematical form for a sine wave.
3. Tell how electrical power is calculated for alternating currents circuits.
4. Define series and parallel resonance in RLC.
D. Electromagnetic waves
1. Identify and utilize Maxwell’s Equations.
2. Define spherical waves and place polarized waves.
3. Explain the transfer of energy via a transmitted waveform.
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Light and optics
Rationale: One goal of physics is to discover the basic laws governing light, such as the law of
refraction. A broader goal is to put those laws to use, and perhaps the most important use is the
production of images.
A. The nature of the light and geometric optics
1. Discuss the electromagnetic spectrum
2. Contrast specular reflection and diffuse reflection.
3. Contrast reflection and refraction of a ray at an interface between media.
4. How is the speed of light in a material related to its index of refraction?
5. What are Huygens’ wavelets and why are they important?
6. What principle causes the prism to separate white light into colors?
B. Image formation
1. Discuss your experience in looking in mirrors.
2. How does the image of an object change when viewed in a mirror?
3. What does the focal point of a mirror mean?
4. What purposes do a spherical mirror and parabolic shaped mirror have?
5. Diagram the ray of light entering a convex shaped mirror.
6. Diagram the ray of light hitting a concave shaped mirror.
7. Explain how an image could be formed by refraction.
8. How do thin lenses form images?
9. How do lenses magnify an image?
C. Interference of lightwaves
1. Contrast coherent and incoherent light waves.
2. What is a diffraction grating?
3. Explain what Young’s Double Slit experiment uncovered.
4. What is Thin Film interference?
5. What is the purpose of the interferometer?
D. Diffraction patterns and polarization
1. Contrast the diffraction patterns of a single and double slit experiment.
2. How is the limit of resolution related to the frequency of the light used in a microscope?
3. What is a hologram?
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Modern Physics
Rationale: One principal subject of physics is relativity, the field of study that measures evens: where
and when they happen, and by how much any two events are separated in space and in time. In
addition, relativity has to do with transforming such measurements between reference frames that
move relative to each other
A. Relativity
1. Define the term “frame of reference”.
2. What important fact did Michelson and Morley discover?
3. Tell what is meant by the “Constancy of the speed of light”.
4. Explain time dilation.
5. Explain the concept of light contraction.
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Essay and Project Assignments
The laboratory will be three contact hours per week and the lab grade will be 25% of the final course grade. The
same letter grade will be awarded for both lecture and lab.
The following laboratories will be completed during the semester.
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Detection of magnetic flux
Creating current with magnet and loop of wire
Measuring DC values in simple circuits
Parallel and series circuits
Radio transmissions and receptions
AC waveforms and circuits
Ray tracing
Prisms and reflectors
Lenses and image production
Images viewed through diffraction gratings
Assessment
Any tools used for the assessment of student learning will be supplied by the science department.
The final exam must be comprehensive.