PHYS 261 - General Physics II

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course provides a broad, rigorous introduction to calculus-based physics for chemistry and computer science majors and is a foundation for all advanced work-in physics. Topics include: temperature and heat, thermal properties of matter, laws of thermodynamics, electric charge and field, Gauss' law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current, resistance and electromotive force, direct current circuits, magnetic field and magnetic forces, sources of magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, inductance, alternating current, and the theory of relativity. Lecture and lab. Co-requisites: MATH 161 4 credits

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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