ENG1801

Physics A (4 points)

(ENG)

Leader: A E Smith (Clayton), L B Leong (Malaysia)

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Topics covered are: basic mechanics in 1D - forces, momentum, work-energy; simple cases of static structures; electrical circuits, Ohms Law, series and parallel resistors, capacitor time constant; force on currents and moving charges in magnetic fields, induced emf; basic wave properties in the context of light and sound, superposition, standing waves in simple systems; photon model of light and wave model of particles.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Assignments, tests and laboratory: 30%

Contact Hours: 24 lecture hours and 24 tutorial/laboratory hours

Prerequisites: VCE Mathematical Methods 3/4

Prohibitions: VCE Physics 3/4 or equivalent, PHS1800