PHYS1114 General Physics II – Spring 2015
Course Outline
Instructor
L1 Instructor
Name:
Prof. YANG, Zhi Yu
Office:
Rm 4458
Office Hour: by appointment
email:
phyang@ust.hk
L2, L3 Instructor
Name:
Dr. CHEUNG, Man Fung
Office:
Rm 4451
Office Hour: by appointment
email:
cheungmf@ust.hk
Teaching Assistants
Lau Kai Ming, Liu Yip, Yan Min, Zhou Di, Wang Qin, Liu Yi
Class Schedule and Venue
L1 Schedule:
Time:
Mon/Wed 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Venue:
Rm 2407 (Lift 17-18)
L2 Schedule:
Time:
Mon/Wed 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Venue:
Rm 3008 (Lift 3-4)
L3 Schedule:
Time:
Tue/Thu 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Venue:
Rm 3008 (Lift 3-4)
Course Description
PHYS1114 targets students who have learned the most basic knowledge in physics in high
school. Students with more advanced physics background should consider taking PHYS
1154. This course employs a calculus-based approach. Key topics include Coulomb’s law,
electric field and potential, Gauss’ law, capacitance, circuits, magnetic force and field,
Ampere’s law, electromagnetic induction, AC circuit, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic
waves, interference and diffraction.
Course credits: 3
Pre-requisites: (PHYS 1111 OR PHYS 1112 OR PHYS 1312) AND (level 3 or above in
HKDSE Mathematics Extended Module M1/M2 OR MATH 1013 OR MATH 1020 OR MATH
1023)
Exclusions: PHYS1154
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Upon successfully completion of this course, students should be able to:
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2
3
4
5
6
Classify the nature of electric and magnetic fields, which occur in numerous
applications in industry and technology, as well as and in every day’s life.
Describe visible light as part of the electromagnetic wave spectrum
Apply the wave nature of light to describe natural phenomena
Perform simple calculations by applying the basic concepts of electromagnetism
and optics
Use scientific language to explain phenomena in the physical world
Use calculus to analyze and solve physical problems
Assessment Scheme
Assessment
Weight Assessing ILO
Homework
10%
1–6
Midterm
35%
1–6
Exam
55%
1–6
Textbook:
University Physics with Modern Physics Vol. 2, Young Freedman, Pearson, 13th
edition
Mastering Physics: Online assignment system: www.masteringphysics.com
Teaching and Learning Activities
(Lecture (3hr) + Tutorial (1hr)) x 13 weeks
Course Schedule
Lecture
Topic
Textbook
Chapter
Demo
Van de Graaff generator
1. Hair Raising
2. Bouncing Balloon
3. Lightning
1
Electric Charge and Electric Field
1
2
Electric Charge and Electric Field
1
3
Gauss's Law
2
4
Gauss's Law
2
1. Electric Field Apparatus
2. Plasma ball
3. Electron Beam deflection
--1. Faraday Cage
2. Van de Graaff and glove
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Electric Potential
Electric Potential
Capacitance and Dielectrics
Capacitance and Dielectrics
Direct-Current Circuits
Direct-Current Circuits
Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces
Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces
Sources of Magnetic Field
Sources of Magnetic Field
Electromagnetic Induction
Electromagnetic Induction
3
3
4
4
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
17
Electromagnetic Induction
10
18
Alternating Current
11
19
Electromagnetic Waves
12
--1. Van de Graaff generator Fluorescent tube
1. Discharging of capacitors
2. Energy stored in
Capacitor
--1. Conductivity of Ions
2. Lemon Battery
3. Resistance (Temperature
dependence)
-1. Oersted's Law apparatus
2a.Magnetic Field Patterns
2b. 3D Magnetic Field
3. Electron beam Deflection
(under magnetic field)
--1. Electromagnet
2. Helmholtz Coils
1. Curie Temperature
1. Faraday’s Law (Coil and
Magnet)
2. Lenz’s Law
3. Electromagnetic
Launcher
1. Magnetic Damping
2. Superconductor
Levitation
--1. Primary and Secondary
Coils (induction)
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20
Electromagnetic Waves
12
21
The Nature and Propagation of Light
13
22
Interference
15
23
Interference
15
24
Diffraction
16
25
Diffraction
16
--1. Brewster’s Angle
2. Light Scattering
(by1Colloidal Sulfur)
1. Two/Multi Slits
Interference with Laser
--1. Single-Slit Diffraction with
Laser
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