Campus Location:
Georgetown, Dover, Stanton, Effective Date: 2017-51
Wilmington
Course Number and Title:
PHY 206 – General Physics II
Prerequisite:
PHY 205, MAT 190
Course Credits and Hours:
4 credits
3 lecture
3 lab
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to physics
concepts and its applications to science and industry. Topics
include sound, electric fields and electric forces, electric
energy, potential and capacitance, current, resistance and DC
circuits, RC circuits, magnetism and inductance, AC circuits
and EM waves, sound, reflection and refraction, optics, and
introductory modern physics.
Required Text(s):
Obtain
current
textbook
information
at
https://www.dtcc.edu/student-resources/bookstores or by
visiting the bookstore. You will need to know the course
number and section.
Additional Materials:
The Mathematics/Physics Department recommends the use of
a TI-84 Graphic Calculator. Calculators with QWERTY
keyboards are inappropriate for this course and will not be
permitted in test situations.
Method of Instruction:
Face-to-Face
Disclaimer:
Core Course Performance Objectives:
1.
Analyze electrostatic systems using forces, fields, and potential. (CCC 2, 7)
2.
Synthesize strategies for the investigation of direct current circuits. (CCC 2, 7)
3.
Analyze magnetostatic systems using magnetic forces and fields. (CCC 2, 7)
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Demonstrate an understanding of electromagnetic induction and alternating current
circuits. (CCC 2, 7)
Apply the principles of mechanical waves to understanding sound propagation. (CCC 2, 7)
Analyze the properties of electromagnetic waves and applications in wave optics. (CCC 2,
7)
Synthesize the principles of geometrical optics and apply to optical instruments. (CCC 2,
7)
Demonstrate an understanding of introductory quantum and atomic physics. (CCC 2, 7)
Investigate physics principles using experimental techniques. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 6, 7)
Measurable Performance Objectives
Upon the completion of this course, the student will:
1. Analyze electrostatic systems using forces, fields, and potential.
1.1 Apply Coulomb’s Law to electrostatic arrangements of multiple charges.
1.2 Calculate resultant electric fields and forces using superposition of non-parallel
electric fields.
1.3 Define and calculate electric flux and apply Gauss’s Law to configurations of
electric charges.
1.4 Calculate electric potential energy and electric potential and determine motion of
charges in equipotential surfaces.
1.5 Calculate the quantities of interest for a single capacitor and arrays of capacitors.
2. Synthesize strategies for the investigation of direct current circuits.
2.1 Define and calculate electric current and electromotive force (EMF).
2.2 Calculate resistance and resistivity of wires and examine their temperature
dependence.
2.3 Compute power and energy in electrical circuits.
2.4 Analyze circuits using series and parallel reductions and Kirchhoff’s rules.
2.5 Formulate voltage and current as functions of time in RC circuits.
3. Analyze magnetostatic systems using magnetic forces and fields.
3.1 Explain magnets, magnetic materials and magnetic fields.
3.2 Determine the magnetic force on a current-carrying wire, the magnetic force on a
moving charged particle, and the torque on a current loop.
3.3 Calculate magnetic fields due to a single current-carrying wire and to configurations
of these wires.
3.4 Combine the results of 3.2 and 3.3 to determine forces and torques between current
carrying wires.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of electromagnetic induction and alternating current
circuits.
4.1 Calculate motional emf and apply Lenz’s and Faraday’s Laws to conducting wires
in magnetic fields.
4.2 Discuss the principles behind generators, motors, and transformers.
4.3 Determine the inductance of different wire arrangements and understand time
characteristics of RL circuits.
4.4
4.5
4.6
Distinguish between direct current and alternating current circuits.
Calculate root-mean-square values of current and voltage, reactance and impedance.
Analyze RLC series and resonant circuits.
5. Apply the principles of mechanical waves to understanding sound propagation.
5.1 Review the properties of mechanical waves.
5.2 Understand the characteristics of sound waves with attention to its changing speeds
in different media.
5.3 Calculate the intensity and loudness of sound.
5.4 Apply the Doppler Effect to determining the change in frequency of sound waves.
5.5 Discriminate between the different standing mechanical waves created by the
principle of interference.
6. Analyze the properties of electromagnetic waves and applications in wave optics.
6.1 Understand the properties of electromagnetic waves including energy and momentum
transfer.
6.2 Examine the diffraction of light by a single slit.
6.3 Compute the intensity of light passing through different combination of polarizers.
7. Synthesize the principles of geometrical optics and apply to optical instruments.
7.1 Employ the principle of ray approximation to understanding reflection and refraction
of light.
7.2 Determine the path of rays being reflected and refracted at different surfaces using
geometrical optics principles.
7.3 Relate the properties of refraction to explain dispersion and total internal reflection.
7.4 Construct ray diagrams and solve the mirror equation to determine images created by
mirrors.
7.5 Construct ray diagrams and solve the thin lens equation to determine images created
by single and dual lenses.
7.6 Distinguish between the optics of the eye, simple magnifier, compound microscope
and the telescope.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of introductory quantum and atomic physics.
8.1 Understand how blackbody radiation and the photoelectric effect resulted in the
discovery of the photon.
8.2 Understand the Compton Effect and its support of the dual nature of light and matter.
8.3 Contrast the models of atomic structure including the successes of the Bohr model in
explaining atomic spectra.
9. Investigate physics principles using experimental techniques.
9.1 Verify the force/charge relationship expressed by Coulomb’s Law.
9.2 Map an electric field and equipotential contours.
9.3 Assemble a configuration of batteries and capacitors, and determine the voltage
across each capacitor.
9.4 Construct an RC circuit and determine the value of its time constant.
9.5 Measure the resistance of a series/parallel combination of resistors.
9.6 Produce a current by electromagnetic induction and measure its value.
9.7 Observe the voltage/current phase relationship in an RLC circuit using an
oscilloscope.
9.8 Measure the speed of sound in air.
9.9 Measure the focal lengths of concave mirrors, convex and concave lenses.
9.10 Construct a telescope using two convex lenses.
9.11 Measure Brewster’s angle and verify Malus’ Law.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies:
Students will demonstrate proficiency on all measurable performance objectives at least to the 75
percent level to successfully complete the course. The grade will be determined using the College
Grading System:
92 – 100
83 – 91
75 – 82
0 – 74
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Students should refer to the Student Handbook for information on Academic Standing Policy,
Academic Honesty Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their
academic progress.
Core Curriculum Competencies: (The competencies every graduate will develop)
1.
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
2.
Demonstrate effective problem solving and reasoning skills.
3.
Work effectively in groups of people from diverse backgrounds.
4.
Demonstrate ethical and professional understanding and conduct.
5.
Apply appropriate information literacy skills to locate, evaluate and use information
effectively.
6.
Use computer technology appropriate to the field.
7.
Use scientific and mathematical reasoning appropriate to the technology.