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PHY132Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Electricity, Magnetism And Modern Physics

This course introduces the fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. It explores the relationship between electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, and alternating current theory. The course also covers basic concepts of modern physics, including quantum theory and energy levels in atoms. Students will learn to apply these principles to real-world situations and develop a foundation for further study in physics and related fields.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
ElectricityMagnetismElectromagnetic InductionModern PhysicsQuantum Theory

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Electric Charge

2

Electric Fields

3

Electric Potential

4

Capacitance

5

Electric Current

6

Magnetic Fields

7

Electromagnetic Induction

8

Modern Physics

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Electrostatics

5h

Unit 1: Electric Charge, Force and Field

5 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction and objectives.
  • •Study the types of charges and the law of conservation of charge.
  • •Solve problems using Coulomb's law.
  • •Practice sketching electric field lines.
Week
2

Module 1: Electrostatics

5h

Unit 1: Electric Charge, Force and Field

5 study hours
  • •Study the principle of superposition.
  • •Calculate the vector sum of electric field strength.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3
Week
3

Module 1: Electrostatics

5h

Unit 2: Gauss's Law

5 study hours
  • •Understand electric flux and its relation to field strength.
  • •Learn Gauss's Law and its applications.
  • •Solve problems involving spherical symmetry.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 1.
Week
4

Module 1: Electrostatics

5h

Unit 2: Gauss's Law

5 study hours
  • •Apply Gauss's Law to linear and planar symmetry.
  • •Understand the concept of a Gaussian surface.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 2 and 3.
Week
5

Module 1: Electrostatics

5h

Unit 3: Electric Potential

5 study hours
  • •Define electric potential and equipotential surfaces.
  • •Calculate potential due to a point charge.
  • •Study potential due to a system of charges.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 1
Week
6

Module 1: Electrostatics

5h

Unit 3: Electric Potential

5 study hours
  • •Understand potential difference and its relation to electric field.
  • •Compute electric field and potential of an electric dipole.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 2 and 3.
Week
7

Module 1: Electrostatics

5h

Unit 4: Potential for Continuous Charge Distribution and Energy

5 study hours
  • •Study potential due to continuous charge distributions.
  • •Calculate electrostatic potential energy.
  • •Understand the nature of electrostatic force.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
Week
8

Module 2: Electricity and Magnetism

5h

Unit 5: Dielectrics and Capacitors

5 study hours
  • •Define capacitance and permittivity.
  • •Study the parallel plate capacitor.
  • •Compute the energy of a charged capacitor.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 1 and 2.
Week
9

Module 2: Electricity and Magnetism

5h

Unit 5: Dielectrics and Capacitors

5 study hours
  • •Understand combinations of capacitors in series and parallel.
  • •Explain dielectric strength and breakdown.
  • •Distinguish between various types of capacitors.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 3 and 4.
Week
10

Module 3: Direct Current Circuits and Magnetism

5h

Unit 6: Electric Current

5 study hours
  • •Define electric current and current density.
  • •Understand resistance, resistivity, and conductivity.
  • •Study electromotive force and internal resistance.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 1 and 2.
Week
11

Module 3: Direct Current Circuits and Magnetism

5h

Unit 7: Direct-Current Circuits and Instruments

5 study hours
  • •Apply Kirchhoff's rules to solve circuit problems.
  • •Understand ammeters and voltmeters.
  • •Study the Wheatstone bridge and potentiometer.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 3, 4 and 5.
Week
12

Module 3: Direct Current Circuits and Magnetism

5h

Unit 8: The Magnetic Field

5 study hours
  • •Understand the magnetic field and its properties.
  • •Study fields due to magnets and currents.
  • •Calculate force on a current in a magnetic field.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
Week
13

Module 3: Direct Current Circuits and Magnetism

5h

Unit 9: Motion of Charge Particles in Electric and Magnetic Fields

5 study hours
  • •Study motion in electric and magnetic fields.
  • •Understand the Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO).
  • •Learn about Lorentz force and its applications.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all key definitions and formulas from each unit

2

Practice solving numerical problems from TMAs and examples

3

Create concept maps linking electric and magnetic field concepts

4

Focus on understanding applications of electromagnetic induction

5

Review modern physics concepts like photoelectric effect and nuclear structure

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