Physics and Everyday Phenomena II. 4 credits

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The course uses basic physics concepts from the areas of light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics to explain a wide range of everyday phenomena. Topics include how we speak, hear, and see, what to do if the circuit breaker keeps tripping, how your computer stores and displays data, how rainbows and northern lights form, and the basic nature of matter. Notes: For nonscience majors. Offered by Physics & Astronomy . Limited to three attempts.