PHYS130 & PHYS131

For the catalog course descriptions: click here for PHYS130. click here for PHYS131.

This page will be updated throughout the semester.

Course Description Logistics and other infomation for the course (grading, office phone, etc).
Equation Sheet for Tests This is a Word Document. It has the equation sheet which will also be provided during the tests.
WebAssign Some info on using the WebAssign to do web-based homework assignments for this course.
Dr. Cullin's Web Page with Lab Schedule Schedule of labs for PHYS131 for Spring 2005
Dr. Jia's Web Page.

Notes of Test Format for Final Exam on 6-May-05 at 10-11:50
Review Session - Mon -2-May-05, 8-9PM, 225 Unless otherwise stated.

8 multiple choice questions covering from material from the beginnining of semester to the last test. Worth 1 point each
8 multiple choice questions covering material since last test. Worth 1 point each
4 problems worth 4 points each covering from material from the beginnining of semester to the last test.. You must show all work. Answers must have correct units.
4 problems worth 4 points each covering material since last test.. You must show all work. Answers must have correct units.
All questions will be based on homework questions and questions asked in class and questions on previous tests.
As always, an understanding of vectors is essential.

Homework - Scientific Notation Conversions from and to scientific notation.
Addition of Vectors An example of how to add vectors. This is a Word document.
Force on a Charge An example of how to add electric force vectors. This is a Word document.
Electric Field in Space Due to Charges An example of how to find the total electric field at some location is space due to one or more charges. This is a Word document.
Kirchoff's Rules This is a Word document. Contains a summary of Kirchoff's Rules for circuit loops.
Right Hand Rules for Electricity and Magnetism This is a Word document. Contains a brief summary of several right hand rules for currents and magnetic field and moving charges, etc.