PHY 2B - General Physics, II

Institution:

Riverside City College

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Description:

UC*, CSU ( CAN PHYS 4) (PHY 2A + 2B = CAN PHYS SEQ A) Prerequisite: PHY-2A. Meets the requirements for students majoring in biological science, including pre-medical and pre-dental students. This course examines: study of wave motion, including Doppler effect for sound waves, intensity of sound waves; study of electricity and magnetism, including electric field and potential, Gauss' Law, current and DC circuits, capacitance and inductance, Faraday's Law; study of light including electromagnetic waves, reflection, refraction and diffraction; study of modern physics, including special relativity, quantum, atomic and nuclear physics. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Credit for this course can also be earned by achieving a score of 3 or better on Category B of the Advanced Placement Test.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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