PY 122 - Physics II

Institution:

Stonehill College

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Description:

Four Credits Spring Semester Brief introduction to the basic concepts of vector calculus, such as line and surface integrals, integral version of Gauss' theorem and Stokes' theorem; Coulomb's law, insulatorsand metals; electrostatic induction, potential energy; capacitance; currents, resistance, basic circuits, batteries; magnetism and currents; Ampere's law; motion of free charges in magnetic fields, mass spectroscopy; magnetic induction, Faraday's law; Maxwell's equations,electromagnetic waves; geometric and wave optics; light as photons, photoelectric effect. Three periods of lecture and two hours of laboratory a week. Prerequisite: MA 123 or MA 125; Corequisite: MA 124 or MA 126.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stonehill.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 565-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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