Course description:
A calculus-based introduction to fluids and thermal physics. Topics include
fluid motion, propagation of heat and sound, temperature and the kinetic theory
of gases, heat capacity and latent heat, first law of thermodynamics, heat
engines and the second law, entropy, and an introduction to statistical
mechanics.
Offered as an accelerated course during Track B.
Text:
Physics for Scientists & Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Randall Knight
or
Physics for Scientists & Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 2, Randall
Knight
| Class Meetings | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9 am | M,T,W,R | 133 Fisher |
| Chapter | Exercises and Problems | Challenge Problems |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 5, 32, 38, 39, 43, 50 61, 65, 67, 69 |
72, 75 |
| 16 | 9, 11, 15, 41, 43, 47, 53, 63 | 69, 71 |
| March 31, Hour Exam, Ch. 15-16 | ||
| 17 | 41, 45, 53, 57, 69, 74 | 79, 81 |
| 18 | 3, 9, 23, 39, 50, 57 | 59 |
| 19 | 3, 19, 25, 39, 45, 49, 55 | 69, 71 |
| April 25, 12:30pm, Final Exam | ||