ENG1802

Physics B (4 points)

(ENG)

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

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Newton's Laws, work-energy and conservation of momentum involving friction and simple rotational systems. Basic principles of hydrostatics and streamline fluid flow relating to buoyancy, forces in hydraulic systems, Bernoulli's principle. Harmonic motion in simple vibrating systems, damped and forced oscillations, wave propagation and transmission of vibrations and sound, applications of waves including Doppler velocitometry, polarised light and interference. Image formation in lens systems.

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

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

Prerequisites: VCE Physics 3/4 or ENG1801