Second of a two-semester calculus-based general physics sequence. Builds on basics of classical mechanics and methods introduced in PHYS 211. Emphasis on concepts, calculations, measurements, problem solving, and applications. Topics include mechanical oscillations and waves, electro statics, electricity, and magnetism and light. Three lecture periods and three hours of laboratory per week. (Offered fall semester.)

Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedman, University Physics, 11^th edition, Addison Wesley, San Francisco, CA, 2004.

General Physics II Laboratory Manual, compiled and edited by Professor Bob Barrett and Dr. Abaz Kryemadhi, Messiah College, Fall 2007.

Abaz Kryemadhi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics

Required for engineering, mathematics, and physics majors. Recommended for computer science majors. Meets General Education Laboratory Science requirement.

1. Students will use concepts to describe, classify, model and predict topical phenomena, aided by inductive (experimental) and deductive (rational) methods, including calculus.
2. Students will develop analytical skills appropriate to solve both symbolic and numerical problems involving quantities associated with the topical phenomena. When obtaining a solution from calculator, spreadsheet or simulation software students will critically evaluate the method (e.g., how valid are my assumptions?) and significance (e.g., how certain are my values, do my units check and what are the implications?) of results in their relevant physical context.
3. Students will be able to describe the role physical quantities and principles play in the environment, computers and other technology. Students will understand, measure, test, explore and assess the commercial impact of electrical and wave technologies. Students will recognize limits of classical concepts where modern physics provides a superior model.

The objectives for the Mathematical Sciences for this course are:

4. To demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
5. To communicate effectively in written, public, and interpersonal forms with special attention to graphs and the models they represent.
6. To work effectively in teams which require the skill of various members of the team.
7. To be prepared academically for graduate study.
8. To integrate Christian faith and the mathematical sciences, basing professional decision-making on a Christian foundation.

PHYS 211: General Physics I

Lecture/Discussion:

1. Mechanical oscillations, waves resonance and sound
2. Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, electric field, flux, potential and capacitance.
3. Electricity and magnetism: current, resistance, EMF, circuits and magnetics
4. Light & Optics

Laboratory Experiments:

1. Periodic Motion
2. Standing Waves on a String
3. Velocity of Sound in a Metal
4. Resonance Tube and Sonometer
5. Electric Field Mapping
6. Capacitance Measurements
7. Resistance and Ohm’s Law
8. DC Resistance Circuits
9. AC Circuits: Time Constant
10. Building a DC Motor
11. Spherical Mirrors and Lenses
12. Diffraction and Spectra

1. Mechanics lab equipped for a maximum of twelve workstations--a pair of students at each. Workstations include networked PC, LoggerPro - data acquisition, analysis, and graphing software, and Microsoft Office.
2. Electronics lab with twelve workstations - 2 students/station. Work stations include networked PC, LoggerPro, oscilloscope, power supplies, proto boards, digital meters, and Microsoft Office software is available.

Regardless of their background, students are expected to interpret and apply one variable calculus and vector techniques as appropriate in the physical context. Since the development and application of physical science (mostly mechanics) depends on a balance between inductive and deductive approaches, the demonstrations, labs, homework and class discussions lead students in this course to assess the applicability of models, critically analyze results and develop insight about how these relationships actually govern our modern physical world.