Physics 281

Physics 281 PHY 281
Electricity and Magnetism 3 (3-0-1.5-0-0)

Calculus-based version of PHY 204. Electric fields, Gauss' law, electric potential. Capacitance, dielectrics. Electric current, resistance, DC circuits. Electromagnetic induction, Ampere's law, Faraday's law, Lenz's law, AC circuits. Maxwell's equations. Electromagnetic waves.

Credit Restriction: Credit may be obtained for only one of Physics 281 or Physics 204

Prerequisites: Mathematics 115 and Physics 132 and 2nd year standing required
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