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This course provides an introduction to both elastic and plastic deformation of materials. This is followed by the introduction of the basic properties of transverse and longitudinal progressive waves, including the determination of the frequency and speed of sound waves. The electromagnetic spectrum is also introduced. These basic properties of waves are developed further into a study of the Doppler Effect and of ultrasound for diagnostic purposes. The ideas of simple wave behaviour, such as reflection and refraction of light, would be useful prior knowledge. Superposition is used to develop the concept of stationary waves. Diffraction and interference are then studied, including two-source interference and the diffraction grating. This course further introduced the concept of an electric field, which is used as the backdrop to study the field and potential energy of point charges. Circuit diagrams are studied with reference to Kirchhoff’s laws and the consequences of internal resistance. The use of potential divider circuits for monitoring environmental conditions is studied. Alpha-particle scattering is studied as evidence for the structure of the atom. Nuclear composition, in terms of nucleons, leads to an appreciation of mass defect and binding energy. Nuclear processes including radioactive decay, fission and fusion are studied. An introduction to fundamental particles is included
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- Programme Type: Associate of Science Degree – Physics/Mathematics , Associate of Science Degree – Chemistry/Physics , Associate of Science Degree – Biology/Physics
- Faculty: Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences