This course introduces physics concepts requisite to supporting advanced electronics coursework and provides a foundation in mechanisms. The course also examines use of transducers for performing physical measurements. This lab demonstrates measurement of physical parameters and provides application of concepts introduced in PHYS-207. Computers are used in the lab to measure and analyze physical systems. This course is the first of two pertaining to calculus-based physics.
Coursework examines fundamental laws of mechanics and emphasizes technical applications.
Topics include motion in one and two dimensions, equilibrium, work, energy, fluid dynamics, and rotational and harmonic motion. Computer simulation of physical systems is also included. In this lab students apply concepts and principles studied in PHYS-210. Lab assignments involve manual measurements and analysis, computer-based data acquisition and analysis, and computer simulation of physical systems. Use of sensors associated with various measurements is also included.