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PHY2005

APPLIED PHYSICS 2 - Spring 2009

CLASS TIMES: M, W, F 9th period (4:05–4:55)

CLASS LOCATION: NPB 1001

Instructor: Steven Detweiler

Office: 2071 NPB

Email: det AT ufl.edu

Office Hours:
Tuesday 8:30–9:20AM
Thursday 12:50–1:40pm

TEXTBOOK: “Technical Physics” by F. Bueche and D. Wallach (4th Edition, Wiley, 1994)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The final exam is on Thursday, April 30, 2009, in the usual classroom from 8:00PM to 10:00PM.

Here is the formula sheet and two more formulae that will be written on the blackboard, for the final exam..

Here are links to test 1 and figures, test 2 and figures, and the makeup and figures. In these tests, the first answer is always correct.

Here is a nice summary of ray diagrams that go with finding the image locations for various lens and mirror combinations.

Here is an excellent interactive program that lets you move the object around see where the image goes. When given a choice choose the "java applet" --- but it takes a pretty long time to load, so be patient.

I have taken a careful look at test and clicker results and have eased the cutoffs for the final grades as posted in Syllabus. I will discuss this in class on Monday, March 30.

Here is the formula sheet for test 2. This will be extended for the final exam.

Here are the results of both tests and your current clicker score. The correct answers for your test are also given.

Here are the results of the first test. The correct answers for your test are also given.

Please take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for this course.

How to Do Well in PHY 2005
Physics is not inherently difficult, although sometimes it may seem a bit obscure. This course uses only a small amount of algebra and is mostly descriptive in nature. With only a modest effort and by following the rules below you can be successful in this course.

1) Attend class. The lectures may be confusing and you may sleep through class, but by attending you will at least learn what subjects I think are important. On these you can concentrate during your reading. By some unfortunate set of circumstances if you do miss class, do not ask me later if I said anything important---all that I say is important. Instead, ask a classmate; she or he is likely to give an honest answer, you won't run the risk of offending me, and, besides, I might not have noticed that you missed class (however, I am quite observant).

2) Take notes in class. Taking notes keeps you awake and engaged in the lectures. Record the examples done in class. Record the clicker-quizzes and answers. Describe the demonstrations that you see, and the explanations that I give.

3) Be on time for class. Announcements are always made at the beginning of each lecture. You are responsible for all announcements whether you attend class or not.

4) Do the assigned reading before I cover the material in class. This is surprisingly helpful! You will be amazed at how much clearer my lectures are if you have already read the material.