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Aug 31, 2025
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PHYS 1042 - General Physics II Credits: 5 Hours/Week: Lecture 4Lab 2 Course Description: This course is a continuation of PHYS 1041 , introducing many of the remaining topics in classical physics. This course in general physics introduces the topics of thermodynamics, optics, waves, and electricity. It includes a computer-based laboratory component where students collect, analyze, and interpret data. MnTC Goals 3 Natural Science
Prerequisite(s): Completion of PHYS 1041 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: None
Major Content
- Thermal Energy, Temperature and Heat.
- Direct Current Circuits.
- Direct Current and Ohms Law.
- Electrical Energy.
- Electrical Force.
- Heat Transfer.
- Optical Instruments.
- Reflection and Refraction of Light.
- Thermodynamics.
- Wave Interference.
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course students will be able to:
- Successfully solve problems involving waves and intereference
- Demonstrate a high degree of problem-solving skill.
- Analyze circuits using the principles of electricity.
- Apply the laws of geometric optics to determine magnification and the position of images
- Apply the laws of thermodynamics and heat transfer.
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