Math & Physics — Physics 2B at MPC & Physics Concepts

Preparing for Test #1

February 13, 2012

There will be approximately 8 questions on the test. Topics may include: Standing waves on strings, open-open tubes, closed-closed tubes, open-closed tubes. Be able to draw standing waves with maxima and minima (nodes and anti-nodes). Frequency, wavelength, wave speed Constructive and destructive interference Beats Electromagnetic waves traveling through difference mediums, concept of indices of refraction [...]

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Even Solutions, Ch. 16 & 17

February 13, 2012

Chapter 16 6. 1.7 s 26. ~ 0.296 m (depending on your assumptions) 28. 0.250 m 34. 527 Hz 40. 2.4 x 10^-6 N 56. Water heights of 26.1 cm, 55.6 cm, and 85.2 cm will allow standing waves to resonate at 580 Hz. Chapter 17 14. 746 nm 18. 17 degrees to 32 degrees [...]

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Assignment #2 – Chapter 17 Problems

February 6, 2012

1, 5, 9, 14, 18, 25, 28, 36, 40, 53, 56, 63 Get started on the problems, try to turn them in by Friday. Acceptable until Monday. Notes: for 1) it should say x 10^-11 for the answer for 40) ‘the two bright fringes’ refers to the two first order maxima (on opposite sides [...]

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First Test on Tuesday February 14 – Chapters 16, 17

February 4, 2012

You may bring one notecard with equations to the test. Calculators are allowed. There will be approximately eight questions on the test, more details to come soon.

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Assignment #1 – Chapter 16 Problems

January 29, 2012

Chapter 16 Problems 3, 6, 7, 15, 17, 25, 26, 28, 34, 40, 45, 56

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Physics 2B Spring Semester 2012 Registration, Etc.

January 29, 2012

January 30 Classes Begin January 30-February 3 Late Registration and Program Changes February 17 Lincoln’s Day Holiday February 20 Washington’s Day Holiday March 1 Graduation Application Deadline March 25 – 31 Spring Recess May 3 Last Day Student May Withdraw from Semester-Length Classes May 28 Memorial Day Holiday 8:00 AM Wednesday May 30 Final Examination

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Problems to Focus in Preparation for the Final

December 10, 2011

Here is a guide to some problems to focus on for the final. If you understand how to work all of these problems, you should be prepared for the final. The concepts may be combined in different ways though. Homework Problems: Chapter 10: 32 Chapter 14: 6, 11, 24, 35, 52 Chapter 15: 2, [...]

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HW #14 Solutions – (Chapter 15)

December 9, 2011

Here they are, a few are a bit dark, but you should be able to read them (you can click on the images and enlarge them), let me know if you have questions.

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Final Outline

December 6, 2011

The final will be Thursday December 15th at 8 AM. Bring a note card, include equations from chapters 14 and 15 and what else you would like. Equations from previous chapters as well as constants will be provided. Problems will include these topics (not necessarily all of them) 1. Wave on a string 2. Pendulum [...]

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