You will get these equation sheets (except I may change the elements used in the isotope table) covering the whole course.
Final will be about 30 multiple choice questions, or draw a picture, etc. (no long type problems) covering the whole course. About 1/4 of the test will be over material since the 4th exam. Multiple choice questions are worth 2 points. 1 point for the answer, 1 point for the work. I.e. it is possible to get one point for a wrong answer and only 1 point for a correct answer.
Here is a one page mega review of the course
There is an older sample final available for you to see what I'm thinking. It is located towards the bottom of this page:
Problems will be assigned using the Mastering Physics website.
Course Syllabus Fall 2008(PDF)
We'll be doing homeworks on the computer this semester. The computer package we'll be using is called Mastering Physics.
The final is comprehensive, though will be more heavily weighted on material after test 4.
You will get equation sheets. Here is a one page mega review of the course
Test 2 Not all versions have work shown.
Test 4 a-d some solns in Test 4 link above.
Please be advised that every year is different in terms of content covered for tests and test format. Remember, you must show work on exams, even for multiple choice!
2nd Test A,(pg 2 is for Alternate)
2nd Test B,(pg 2 is for Alternate)
2nd Test C,(pg 2 is for Alternate)
2nd Test D,(pg 2 is for Alternate)
Test 1 solutions here
Test 2 solutions here
Test 3 solutions here
except for 1 f). Have to post that here: Pavg=Vmax*Vmax/(2R), R=18 Ohms, L=(1/(2 pi f)^2)(1/C)=2.53 micro-henrys (Note: since I said Maximum power instead of Average power, also acceptable is Pmax=Vmax*Vmax/R, R=36 Ohms.)Pratice test 4 (you never got it) solutions here
Note: The old exams don't always cover exactly the same material. You may find the old exams helpful in your study preparation. Please consider too, that these tests were prepared for a class that is 25 minutes longer than your class period. So, you can expect your test to be shorter
Found some more! 2005 tests page
I will -try- to update these as we progress through the semester.(The order in the pdf files tends to be a bit jumbled, but they print LOTS better.)
Lecture 1 and Adobe Acrobat pdf Lecture 1 Supplement (pdf)
Lecture 2 and Adobe Acrobat pdf Lecture 2 Supplement(Sheet of charge with integral) and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 3 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 4 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Extra notes on serial Capacitors with initial charge
Lecture 5 and Adobe Acrobat pdf(note: there is a bonehead mistake in these notes, can you find it?)
Lecture 6 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 7 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 8 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Finite length bunch of coils demo and math
Lecture 9 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 10 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 11 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 12 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
One page error analysis primer
Lecture 13 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Multi-page primer on LRC circuits. This is done in the general case and describes resonance as well. Angles between current and voltage are described on page 11.
Lecture 14 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 15and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 16and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 17and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 18and Adobe Acrobat pdf
For relativity, I have traditionally followed the derivations and examples in the book.
Lecture 19and Adobe Acrobat pdf
A Note on Errors and the Uncertainty Principle FYI only
Lecture on Quantum Wells and tunnelling
Lecture 20 and Adobe Acrobat pdf Pages followed by an "a" like 1a are highly optional...
Lecture 21 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 22 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Lecture 23 and Adobe Acrobat pdf
Atomic Masses for Different Isotopes Includes average atomic weight of naturally occuring isotopes as well as individual weights fro each isotope.
Nucleosynthesis 1st few pages are at 116b level.
Matter Appears in the Universe A quantitative look at our cosmological discussion. More background information on some of the topics mentioned can be found here and here including a derivation of the 3000K decoupling temperature for Hydorgen in the early universe (Spoiler alert! Involves extensive statistical mechanics...)
Thanks, w.j.
