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7500 (v.5) Physics Tutorial 114


 

Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Tutorial:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Mechanics, translational and rotational motion, energy. Mechanical and thermal properties of matter. Simple harmonic motion, Wave motion and sound. Optics, microscope, human vision. Electric charges, current electricity, electrical safety. Atomic and nuclear physics.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have gained a better understanding of physics concepts introduced in the unit Physics 115/113 and be better able to answer questions and solve practice problems in the Physics 115/113 course.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Giancoli Douglas C., 1998, 'Physics (Principles with Applications)', Prentice-Hall, New Jersey. Curtin University Laboratory Manual Physics 113/114/115.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

No prescribed unit assessment breakdown.

Field of Education:

 10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Pass/Fail


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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