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PHY191Sciences1 Unitsbeginner

Introductory Practical Physics I

This course provides a foundation in physics practical skills, focusing on mechanics, heat, and properties of matter. It emphasizes the development of manipulative skills in handling physics apparatus and reinforces theoretical concepts. Students will learn to identify variables, analyze errors, and determine physical constants through experimentation and graphical analysis. The course also covers report writing and data interpretation, preparing students for further studies and practical applications in physics.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Physics PracticalMeasurementGraphsError AnalysisExperimentation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
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Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Graphs

2

Measurement

3

Errors

4

Simple Pendulum

5

Spiral Spring

6

Surface Tension

Total Topics6 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

Career Opportunities

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Laboratory Technician

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Research Assistant

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Physics Teacher

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Data Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationResearchQuality ControlEngineering

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Graphs and Measurement

2h

Unit 1: Graphs

2 study hours
  • •Study the introduction to graphs, including independent and dependent variables.
  • •Understand the importance of graphs in determining physical constants.
Week
2

Module 1: Graphs and Measurement

2h

Unit 1: Graphs

2 study hours
  • •Learn about different types of graphs: linear through the origin, linear not through the origin, and non-linear graphs.
  • •Practice reducing non-linear equations to linear equations.
Week
3

Module 1: Graphs and Measurement

2h

Unit 1: Graphs

2 study hours
  • •Study the determination of the gradient of a non-linear graph at a point.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignments related to graphs.
Week
4

Module 1: Graphs and Measurement

2h

Unit 2: Measurement

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of errors in measurements.
  • •Distinguish between precision and accuracy.
Week
5

Module 1: Graphs and Measurement

2h

Unit 2: Measurement

2 study hours
  • •Learn to express measurements in scientific notation.
  • •Practice computations with approximate numbers, including multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.
Week
6

Module 2: Error Analysis and Experiments

2h

Unit 3: Error Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Study the types of errors: systematic and random errors.
  • •Learn how to determine the size of errors.
Week
7

Module 2: Error Analysis and Experiments

2h

Unit 3: Error Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Understand the propagation of errors in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • •Learn about error propagation in graphing.
Week
8

Module 2: Error Analysis and Experiments

2h

Unit 3: Error Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Study the uses of π in calculations.
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignments related to error analysis.
Week
9

Module 2: Error Analysis and Experiments

3h

Experiment 1: Determination of acceleration due to gravity by means of the Simple Pendulum

3 study hours
  • •Perform Experiment 1: Determination of acceleration due to gravity by means of the Simple Pendulum.
  • •Record observations and analyze the data.
Week
10

Module 2: Error Analysis and Experiments

3h

Experiment 2: Acceleration due to gravity by means of the simple pendulum from inaccessible height

3 study hours
  • •Perform Experiment 2: Acceleration due to gravity by means of the simple pendulum from inaccessible height.
  • •Record observations and analyze the data.
Week
11

Module 2: Error Analysis and Experiments

3h

Experiment 3: The determination of the force constant of a spiral spring

3 study hours
  • •Perform Experiment 3: The determination of the force constant of a spiral spring.
  • •Record observations and analyze the data.
Week
12

Module 2: Error Analysis and Experiments

3h

Experiment 4: Determination of effective mass of a spiral spring and the spring constant

3 study hours
  • •Perform Experiment 4: Determination of effective mass of a spiral spring and the spring constant.
  • •Record observations and analyze the data.
Week
13

Module 2: Error Analysis and Experiments

4h

Review and Preparation

4 study hours
  • •Review all experiments and concepts covered in the course.
  • •Prepare for final assessments.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all experiments and their theoretical backgrounds.

2

Practice graphical analysis and calculations.

3

Focus on understanding error analysis techniques.

4

Solve numerical problems from the textbook.

5

Prepare well for the final examination.

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