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| PHYS0056-1

 | Physics 2: Electricity and Electromagnetism

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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr | |
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| Holder(s) : | Yves Lion | |
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| Course contents :
| Electricity and electromagnetism
The electric force, electric field, electric field lines , electric flux and the Gauss law. The electric potential, condensators, dielectrics, the electric charges in the matter.
The electromotive force and its sources, flow of electric charges an electric current, Ohm's law, Joule's law, the microscopic basis of electric resistance, the direct current circuits.
Magnetic poles and magnetic field lines, the Lorentz force, the Biot-Savart law, Ampère's law and its applications. Magnetism in the matter and magnetism of the earth.
The changing electric currents: RC, RL, LC and RLC circuits. The method of phasors (Fresnel) and the analytical method (complex numbers) to analyse the properties of the alternating current circuits. Power in alternating current, the transformer and its uses. | |
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| Course objective :
| To teach the students to apply the concepts seen in physics I to the electric charges mouvements. | |
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| Prerequisites :
| Physics I course. | |
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| Workshops :
| Laboratory working session on :
direct current circuits, oscilloscope, alternating current circuits, electromagnetism, semi-conductors | |
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| Organization :
| A lab session every two weeks. A problem-solving session every two weeks. | |
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| Written notes :
| Available in september in building B5b. | |
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| Assessment :
| A written exam in may as well as a laboratory exam. | |
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| Contacts :
| Secretary : Mme Grandjean Sylvia tel: 04-366-3625 e-mail : Sylvia.Grandjean@ulg.ac.be
Professor : Lion Yves tel : 04-366-3626 e-mail : ylion@ulg.ac.be | |
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| Remarks :
| A web site dedicated to the physics course is made available to the students. A password is needed to access the site. | |
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