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Nov 04, 2024
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2023-2024 WWCC College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PHYS& 115 - General Physics II With Lab Credits: 5 LEC hours per week: 4 LAB hours per week: 2 This is part two of an algebra-based physics sequence intended for non-physical science majors. Topics include mechanical properties of matter, behavior of fluids, harmonic motion and waves, basic thermodynamics, and an introduction to electricity. Lab work required. Formerly: PHYS 122. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in PHYS& 114 . Course Outcomes:
- Describe the behaviors of fluids under the influence of changes in pressure, temperature and mechanical forces.
- Apply knowledge of vibrational energy to sound and human hearing.
- Explain the transfer of thermal energy as it relates to changes in temperature, state of materials, and work done by heat engines
- Describe the underlying properties of an electric field and the forces created by electric charge distributions.
- Solve quantitative problems related to related to fluids, thermal energy, vibrational motion, and effects of electric charge distributions using algebra and trigonometry.
- Design and carry out laboratory experiments that relate to fluids, thermal energy, vibrational motion, and effects of electric charge distributions
Course Topics:
- Static and dynamic behavior of fluids
- Thermal energy and thermodynamics
- Vibrations, oscillation, sound, and hearing
- Electric charge, force, and field
Course Attribute(s): Lab Course, Natural Science, Transferable Elective
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