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PHYS 140 - Introductory Physics II


4 Credits
Nature plays by a set of rules called the ”laws of physics”.  In this two-term sequence (  and PHYS140), we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature.  Topics include:  electric charge and the electric field, voltage, electric current, DC circuits, magnetism, magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction, light optics, quantum theory, nuclear physics, particle physics, astrophysics, Einstein’s general theory of relativity, and cosmology.  Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Laboratory fee: $50. (LAS) (SI)
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