Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

Rice University

Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

This course is part of Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

Jason Hafner

Instructor: Jason Hafner

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18 hours to complete

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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18 hours to complete

3 weeks at 6 hours a week

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There are 3 modules in this course

This fourth course serves as an introduction to the physics of electricity and magnetism. Upon completion, learners will understand how mathematical laws and conservation principles describe fields and how these fields are related to electrical circuits. Learners will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus. This fourth course covers AC circuits, Impedance, and Magnetism. Each of the two modules contains reading links to a free textbook, complete video lectures, conceptual quizzes, and a set of homework problems. Once the modules are completed, the course ends with an exam. This comprehensive course is similar in detail and rigor to those taught on-campus at Rice. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses or more advanced courses in physics.

What's included

28 videos6 readings5 assignments

28 videosTotal 114 minutes

Faraday's Law in a Circuit5 minutesPreview module
Defining the Inductance4 minutes
Calculating Inductance from Solenoid Geometry4 minutes
You Can't Apply Kirchhoff's Loop Rule to a Circuit with an Inductor!3 minutes
Faraday's Law is the Correct Approach for a Circuit with an Inductor!7 minutes
A Differential Equation for the LR Circuit6 minutes
The LR Circuit Solution4 minutes
Discombobulating the LR Circuit4 minutes
Setting up the Differential Equation for an LC Circuit5 minutes
Finding a Solution to the LC Circuit2 minutes
Testing Another LC Circuit Solution1 minute
Testing Yet Another LC Circuit Solution3 minutes
Oscillating Solutions for an LC Circuit2 minutes
Applying Initial Conditions3 minutes
Applying Initial Conditions Again4 minutes
The Differential Equation for the RLC Circuit4 minutes
Damped Charge Oscillations in the RLC Circuit4 minutes
Regimes of Damping of the RLC Circuit4 minutes
The Value of Average Values8 minutes
AC Driven Resistor4 minutes
AC Driven Capacitor3 minutes
Capacitive Reactance3 minutes
AC Driven Inductor3 minutes
Inductive Reactance2 minutes
The RLC Response and Impedance4 minutes
Current in Each Element2 minutes
RLC Resonance3 minutes
SPT - The Cold Burger1 minute

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes
University Physics10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 248 minutes

Filling an Inductor2 minutes
Circuit Quandry2 minutes
What is Zero?2 minutes
On Resonance2 minutes
AC Circuits Homework240 minutes

What's included

39 videos1 reading1 assignment

39 videosTotal 174 minutes

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus3 minutesPreview module
The Derivative of a Scalar Field6 minutes
Fundamental Theorem of the Gradient3 minutes
The Divergence of a Vector Field6 minutes
The Divergence Theorem4 minutes
Gauss's Law9 minutes
Gauss's Law for Magnetism0 minutes
The Curl of a Vector Field3 minutes
Curl Examples10 minutes
Stokes' Theorem1 minute
Faraday's Law4 minutes
Ampere's Law7 minutes
Ampere-Maxwell Law4 minutes
A Dielectric in an E-Field2 minutes
The Polarization Field4 minutes
Bound Surface Charge6 minutes
The Dielectric Constant4 minutes
Volume Bound Charge (really!)6 minutes
The Displacement Field7 minutes
How to Use the D3 minutes
E and P from D2 minutes
A Disappointing Approach3 minutes
Finish the Solution1 minute
Magnetism Introduction4 minutes
Orbital Current Loops6 minutes
Spin Current Loops4 minutes
Paramagnetism1 minute
Diamagnetism4 minutes
Ferromagnetism4 minutes
Derivative of Faraday2 minutes
Second Derivatives4 minutes
Gradient of Divergence2 minutes
Curl of the Curl5 minutes
The Vector Laplacian is Leftover Garbage6 minutes
Electromagnetic Wave Equation4 minutes
Spark Gap Equation2 minutes
The Electromagnetic Spectrum6 minutes
The Finale1 minute
Art Car1 minute

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

University Physics10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 240 minutes

Maxwell and Matter Homework240 minutes

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1 video1 assignment

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