PHS 120 - Physics

Institution:

Wichita Area Technical College

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Description:

Topics include: Mechanics - linear motion, rotational motion, force, work, energy, momentum and conservation principles; Heat - temperature, ideal gas, eating as a form of energy, first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics and entropy; Wave Motion - simple harmonic motion, elasticity and the wave equation. This class is designed for those students needing five hours of physics without calculus. This class is taught in the fall. Prerequisites: College Algebra, high school trigonometry or college trigonometry and basic computer skills.

Credits:

3.00 - 5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.watc.edu

Phone Number:

(316) 677-9400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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