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Physics for Scientists and
Engineers |
Principles of Physics |
Conceptual Physics |
| 3.6
Mechanics |
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| 3.6.1 Vectors |
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| Resolution of vectors into two components at right angles to
each other. |
3.4 |
3.4 |
3.4 |
| Addition rule for two vectors, mathematical calculations
limited to two perpendicular vectors. |
3.5 - 3.8 |
3.5 - 3.8 |
3.5 - 3.7 |
| 3.6.2 Kinematics |
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| Graphical representation of uniformly accelerated motion. Use of
kinematic equations in one dimension for motion with constant velocity or
constant acceleration. |
Chapter 2 |
Chapter 2 |
Chapter 2 |
| Two dimensional motion under constant force. Independent
effect of perpendicular components of a force. |
Chapter 4 |
Chapter 4 |
Chapter 4 |
| Interpretation of speed and displacement graphs for motion
with non-uniform acceleration. |
2.30 (click spreadsheet link near bottom of page),
15.2 - 15.3, 15.10, 15.15, 15.32 |
2.27 (click spreadsheet link near bottom of page),
15.2, 15.9, 15.13, 15.27 |
14.2, 14.7, 14.13 |
| 3.6.3 Dynamics |
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| Use of F = ma in situations where mass is constant. |
Chapters 5 & 6 |
Chapters 5 & 6 |
Chapter 5 |
| 3.7 Momentum and energy |
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| 3.7.1 Momentum
concepts |
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| Definition of momentum, p = mv. |
8.1 |
8.1 |
7.1 |
| Application of principle of conservation of momentum to problems
in one dimension. |
8.7 - 8.16 |
8.6 - 8.15 |
7.5 - 7.12 |
| Force as rate of change of momentum in situations where mass is
constant. |
8.2 - 8.6 |
8.2 - 8.5 |
7.2 - 7.4 |
| 3.7.2 Energy concepts |
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| Calculation of work done, for constant forces, when force
is not along the line of motion. Quantitative application of conservation of
energy including use of gravitational potential energy mg∆h, kinetic
energy ½ mv2
and energy required for change of temperature = mc∆θ. |
7.1, 7.6,
7.8, 7.16,
7.22 - 7.25,
19.17 - 19.19 |
7.1, 7.4,
7.6, 7.13,
7.19 - 7.22,
19.14 - 19.16 |
6.1, 6.2,
6.4, 6.10,
6.16 - 6.19,
18.12 - 18.13 |
| 3.7.3 Molecular
kinetic theory |
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| Concept of internal energy as the random distribution of
potential and kinetic energy amongst molecules. |
19.9 |
19.7 |
18.6 |
| Ideal gas equation, pV=nRT. |
20.5 |
20.5 |
19.5 |
| Concept of absolute zero. |
19.6 |
19.4 |
18.4 |
| T ∝ average kinetic energy of molecules for an ideal gas. |
20.10 |
20.10 |
19.9 |
| 3.8 Electricity |
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| 3.8.1 Current |
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| Electric current as rate of flow of charge, I = ∆q/
∆t. |
27.1 |
27.1 |
25.1 |
| 3.8.2 Emf and potential difference |
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| The definition of emf and concept of internal resistance. |
29.2, 29.4 |
29.2, 29.4 |
27.2 |
| Potential difference in terms of energy transfer, V=W/q,
V=P/I. |
25.15 - 25.17, 27.13, 27.15, 27.16, 27.18 |
25.10 - 25.12,
27.8, 27.10,
27.11, 27.13 |
24.7 - 24.8,
25.7,
25.9 - 25.11 |
| 3.8.3 Resistance |
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| Resistance defined by R=V/I. Resistivity defined by ρ=RA/L. |
27.6, 27.8 |
27.3, 27.5 |
25.3, 25.5 |
| Ohm’s Law as a special case where I ∝ V. |
27.6 |
27.3 |
25.3 |
| Power dissipated as P=I2R. |
27.13, 27.18 |
27.8, 27.13 |
25.7, 25.11 |
| 3.8.4 DC circuits |
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| Conservation of charge and energy in simple DC circuits. |
29.3, 29.10,
29.20 |
29.3, 29.10,
29.20 |
27.3, 27.9 |
| The relationships between currents, voltages and
resistances in series and parallel circuits. |
Chapter 29 |
Chapter 29 |
Chapter 27 |
| Potential divider, excluding the potentiometer as a measuring
instrument. |
29.9 |
29.9 |
27.8 |
| 3.8.5 Capacitance |
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| Definition of capacitance C =q/V. |
28.1 |
28.1 |
26.1 |
| Use of E = ½ q V. |
28.9 |
28.7 |
26.4 |
| Quantitative treatment of discharge curves. |
29.32 - 29.33 |
29.32 |
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| 3.9 Atomic and nuclear physics |
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| 3.9.1 Probing matter |
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| Scattering as a means of probing matter, including a
qualitative discussion of the choice of bombarding radiation or particle, the
physical principles involved in the scattering process, the processing and
interpretation of data. |
40.22,
44.2 |
39.16, 43.2 |
38.2 |
| 3.9.2 Ionising
radiation |
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| Connections between nature, penetration and range for ionising
particles. |
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| The activity of unstable sources; modelling using constant
decay probability leading to exponential decay and the idea of half life. |
44.15 - 44.21 |
43.15 - 43.21 |
38.15 - 38.18 |
| Changes in the sources due to the particles emitted, for
example, changes to nucleon number and proton number as a result of
emissions. |
44.15 - 44.17 |
43.15 - 43.17 |
38.15 - 38.16 |
| 3.9.3 Energy |
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| E=mc2 applied to nuclear processes. |
44.9 - 44.14 |
43.9 - 43.14 |
38.9 - 38.14 |
| Appreciation that E=mc2 applies to all energy changes. |
41.23 - 41.26 |
40.16 - 40.19 |
35.12 |
| Simple calculations relating mass difference to energy change. |
41.23,
44.9 - 44.10 |
40.16,
43.9 - 43.10 |
35.12,
38.9 - 38.10 |
| Descriptions of the processes of fission and fusion. |
44.13 - 44.14 |
43.13 - 43.14 |
38.13 - 38.14 |
| 3.10 Quantum physics |
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| 3.10.1 Photons |
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| The use of the photon model in explaining observable phenomena. |
42.2 - 42.4,
42.6 |
41.2 -
41.4,
41.6 |
36.2 -
36.3,
36.5 |
| The evidence supporting the photon model of electromagnetic
radiation making use of effects associated with its interactions with matter.
A study of one of the following would provide a suitable depth of treatment -
the photoelectric effect, the formation of line spectra, the action of gas
lasers or of measurable transitions in electronic devices. |
Chapter 42 |
Chapter 41 |
Chapter 36 |
| 3.10.2 Matter |
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| The use of the quantum model when extended to particles. |
Chapter 43 |
Chapter 42 |
Chapter 37 |
| The experimental evidence supporting the quantum model for
particles. A study of particle diffraction would provide a suitable depth of
treatment. |
Chapter 43 |
Chapter 42 |
Chapter 37 |
| 3.11 Waves and oscillations |
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| 3.11.1 Waves |
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| Qualitative treatment of polarisation and diffraction. |
35.21 -
35.24,
Chapter 40 |
34.17 -
34.20,
Chapter 39 |
30.8, 34.5 |
| Concepts of path difference, phase and coherence. |
15.8, 18.15,
39.1 - 39.3 |
15.7, 18.14,
38.1 - 38.3 |
17.7,
34.1 - 34.2 |
| Quantitative treatment of superposition of waves from two
sources. |
18.15 - 18.16,
39.3 - 39.8 |
18.14 - 18.15,
38.3 - 38.5 |
17.7 |
| Graphical treatment of standing waves. |
18.2, 18.5 |
18.2, 18.5 |
17.2 |
| 3.11.2 Oscillations |
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| Simple harmonic motion. |
Chapter 15 |
Chapter 15 |
Chapter 14 |
| Quantitative treatment, limited to a = - (2 πf)² x and
the solution x = A cos 2 πft. Velocity as gradient of displacement -
time graph. |
15.2, 15.10, 15.12, 15.13, 15.15 |
15.2, 15.9, 15.11, 15.13 |
14.2, 14.7, 14.8 |
| Qualitative treatment of free and forced vibrations, damping and
resonance. |
15.32 - 15.36 |
15.27 - 15.28 |
14.13 - 14.14 |
| 3.12 Fields |
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| 3.12.1 Force fields |
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| Concept of a force field as a region in which a body experiences
a force, E = F/q, g = F/m. |
13.10, 24.1 |
24.1 |
23.1 |
| Application of F = ma = mv2/r to motion in a circle at constant speed. |
9.7 - 9.9 |
9.6 - 9.8 |
8.5 |
| Use of equations for force and field strength for spherical
charges and masses treated as points in a vacuum. |
13.1, 13.9, 13.10
23.9 - 23.14,
24.2 - 24.3,
24.7 - 24.8 |
13.1,
23.9 - 23.14,
24.2 - 24.3,
24.7 - 24.8 |
12.1,
22.8 - 22.11,
23.2 - 23.3 |
| Force between two point charges F = kq1q2 /r2, k = ¼ πεο. |
23.9 |
23.9 |
22.8 |
| Force between two point masses F = Gm1m2 /r2. |
13.1 |
13.1 |
12.1 |
| For a point charge E = kq/r2. |
24.2 |
24.2 |
23.2 |
| For a point mass g= Gm/r2. |
13.2, 13.10 |
13.2 |
12.2 |
| For a uniform electric field, E = V/d. |
25.20 |
25.15 |
24.11 |
| Similarities and differences between electric and gravitational
fields. |
25.18 |
25.13 |
24.9 |
| 3.13 Magnetic effects of currents |
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| 3.13.1 B-fields |
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| Force on a straight wire F = BIL and force on a moving
charge F = Bqv in a uniform field with field perpendicular to current or
motion. |
30.6, 30.23,
30.24 |
30.7, 30.22,
30.23 |
28.7, 28.18 |
| 3.13.2 Flux and electromagnetic induction |
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| Concepts of magnetic flux, Φ and magnetic flux linkage, N
Φ. Φ = BA. |
32.6, 32.7 |
32.6, 32.7 |
29.6 - 29.7 |
| Laws of Faraday and Lenz. |
32.7 - 32.8,
32.14 - 32.15 |
32.7 - 32.8,
32.11 - 32.12 |
29.7 - 29.9 |
| Emf as equal to rate of change of magnetic flux linkage,
including simple calculations. |
32.7 - 32.8 |
32.7 - 32.8 |
29.7 - 29.8 |
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