College Physics II

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Three lecture. Three lab. Second-semester algebra based physics course. Introduction to the concepts of electricity and magnetism, light, and optics. Students will be able to: participate in laboratory investigations, utilizing scientific methods and equipment; explain concepts in electricity and magnetism; solve problems involving electric force, fields, potential, and current; analyze DC circuits involving resistors and capacitors; solve problems involving magnetic force and fields; explain the concept of electromagnetic induction; solve problems involving magnetic flux; describe concepts of electromagnetic waves; analyze light; solve problems in light and optics; describe different lenses; and draw ray diagrams showing image formation from lenses and mirrors. Prerequisite(s): PHY 111 . General Education: Natural Sciences