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| PHYS2006-1 | General Physics
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| Duration : | 40h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Ngoc Duy Nguyen |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | Outline :
Mechanics :
- Rotational motion
- Dynamics of rotating rigid bodies
- Statics
Electromagnetism :
- Electric force, electric field
- Electric flux, Gauss' Law
- Electrical potential
- Capacitance, capacitors and dielectrics
- Current and resistance, Ohm's law
- Direct current circuits, Kirchhoff's laws
- Magnetic field
- Sources of magnetic field
- Faraday's Law
- Inductance
- Alternating current circuits
- Maxwell's Equations
- Electromagnetic wave propagation
- Optical reflection and refraction
- Polarization and light phenomena |
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| Course objective : | The aim of the lectures is to give the students a basic knowledge on rotational motion, electricity and magnetism. Focus is put on an intuitive and phenomenological presentation in order to develop some physical sense. This organisation is supposed to facilitate the access to a more complete formalism during the following years of studies. |
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| Prerequisites : | Secondary school maths and acquired knowledge from 1st semester physics course (PHYS2004-1). |
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| Workshops : | Laboratory experiments as well as series of exercices are organized. These activities take place with smaller groups for encouraging the inter-activity. |
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| Organization : | Theoretical lecures are ex cathedra and mainly concern the explanation of fundamental concepts with the support of experimental demonstrations. During training meetings, this theoretical knowledge is applied. |
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| Written notes : | Slides are available on the student's MyULg platform.
References :
- "Physics for Scientists and Engineers", R.A.Serway and J.W.Jewett, (Brooks Cole Edition, 2009) 8th Ed.
- "Physique - 1. Mécanique", H.Benson, (De Boeck Ed., 2004) 3e Ed. |
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| Assessment : | Written evaluation in June. The mastering of the theoretical concepts will be tested, as well as the student's problem-solving skills. Lab examination is organized in June. The student is asked to perform and explain an experimental setup presented during class time. The oral examination will mainly focus on theoretical concepts. However, links to exercises and labs will have to be demonstrated by the student as well.
The assessment organized during the semester can lead to extra credit, as well as the completion of an assignement.
The weight of each contribution to the global assessment will be described by the professor at the beginning of the course. |
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| Contacts : | Institut de Physique - Building B5a
Professor : N. D. Nguyen - tél. : 04/366 3604 - e-mail : ngocduy.nguyen@ulg.ac.be
Secretary : C. Pregaldien - tél. : 04/366 9074 - e-mail : C.Pregaldien@ulg.ac.be
Logistics : C. Becco - tél. : 04/366 3707 - e-mail : C.Becco@ulg.ac.be Ch. Prosperi - tél. : 04/366 3663 - e-mail : Christelle.Prosperi@ulg.ac.be |
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