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PHYS272: Electric And Magnetic Interactions (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)

Offering:
Fall, Spring, and Summer, 4 Credits


Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 172.
Corequisite: MA 162.
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Description:
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Calculus-based physics course using concepts of electric and magnetic fields and an atomic description of matter to describe polarization, fields produced by charge distributions, potential, electrical circuits, magnetic forces, induction, and related topics, leading to Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic radiation and an introduction to waves and interference. 3-D graphical simulations and numerical problem solving by computer are employed throughout.


Instructor(s):
HIRSCH, ANDREW S. - MUZIKAR, PAUL F.


Email:
hirsch@physics.purdue.edu, paul@physics.purdue.edu


Textbook(s) for Fall 2009

Title Author Edition ISBN Publisher Req/Opt Notes
Matter & Interactions Chabay & Sherwood Vol. 2 w/WebAssign Set 9780470136096 Wiley-Interscience Optional
Physics 272 Laboratory Manual 2009 Available only at "Boiler Copy Maker" in the Union RM157 Optional
WebAssign If purchasing a used textbook, webassign access codes are available online for purchase. Location for WebAssign (http://webassign.net/info/signup) Optional
i>Clicker 0-7167-7939-0 Bedford/Freeman/Worth Optional
Supplies: 2-D cell batteries Optional

Course Admin
Last Updated: May 9, 2023 8:43 AM

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