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PHYS202  Electromagnetism and Mechanics

15 points, 0.1250 EFTS

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Description

The treatment of electricity and magnetism from observed phenomena through to the Maxwell equations in integral form; magnetic and dielectric properties of materials. Rotations, angular momentum, rigid bodies, orbits, rotating frames of reference.

Pre-requisites

(1) PHYS102; (2) MATH102 or EMTH118. These prerequisites may be replaced by a high level of achievement in level 3 NCEA Physics and Mathematics with Calculus or other background approved by the Head of Department. RP: (1) PHYS201; (2) MATH103 or EMTH119.

Restrictions

PHYS224

Recommended Preparation

(1) PHYS201; (2) MATH103 or EMTH119.