PHYS223
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Introductory Electromagnetism, and Thermal Physics
Physics and Astronomy
SC - Faculty of Science
Subject
PHYS - Physics
Description
Electrical forces and energy. Static electric fields due to point charges. Parallel-plate capacitor. Simple DC circuits. Lorentz force. Static magnetic fields generated by electric currents. Electromagnetic induction. Gas Laws; kinetic theory of gases; temperature, thermal energy, specific heat; energy transfer; laws of thermodynamics; PVT diagrams.
Prerequisite(s): Physics 211 or 221 or 227.
Prerequisite(s): Physics 211 or 221 or 227.
Course Attributes
Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-3)
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LAB
Component
LEC
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Subject code
PHYS
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