1738 (v.4) Physical Measurements 101
Area: |
Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: |
12.5 |
Contact Hours: |
2.5 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: |
1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Workshop: |
1 x 1 Hours Fortnightly |
Syllabus: |
Designed for students who have passed TEE Physics and TEE Applicable Mathematics or TEE Calculus. Data analysis and report writing - introduction, errors, significant figures, accuracy, precision and reproducibility, graphs, linear, log-linear and log-log report writing. direct current (DC) electricity - electric fields, electrical potential, capacitors, current and resistance, DC circuits including Kirchhoff's rules, introduction to alternating current (AC) circuits, analogue and digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, types, measurement of frequency, time, base, double beam, TV, cathode ray tubes (CRT)s and flat panel displays. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 010301 Physics |
Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| 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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