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@ Grenfell Campus, Memorial University
Physics 2053: Fluids & Thermodynamics
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This
course will be offered annually in Winter Term.
Topics will examine elasticity, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics,
kinetic theory and statistical mechanics.
- Prerequisite: Physics 1051 and
Mathematics 1001.
- Lectures: Three hours per week.
- Laboratory: Three hours per week.
Instructor:
- TBA
- Office:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Texts:
- Six Ideas That Shaped Physics
(2nd Ed.), Unit T
Thomas A. Moore
- Essential University Physics,
Wolfson
- (selected
chapters)
An Introduction to Error Analysis (2nd
Ed.), John R. Taylor (required for
2nd year and above laboratory work)
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Office Hours:
TBA
Marking Scheme: TBA
Work
type
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Value
(% of final mark)
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Laboratory work |
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Quizzes (2)
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Homework
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Final exam |
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Total = |
100 % |
Course Outline 2013:
Reference
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Topic
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Wolfson, Chapter 15 |
Fluid Mechanics |
Moore, Unit C, sec. 10
(photcopy to be provided) |
Thermal Energy |
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Moore, Unit T, sec. 1 |
Temperature |
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Moore, Unit T, sec. 2, 3 |
Ideal Gases |
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Moore, Unit T, sec. 4 - 9 |
Introduction to Statistical Mechanics |
Laboratory Schedule: (in AS
3034)
Lab Exercise
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Date
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| Surface Tension |
TBA |
| Heat Capacity |
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| Thermal Conductivity (group A) |
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| Thermal Conductivity (group B) |
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| Heat Engines |
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| Blackbody Radiation (group A) |
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| Blackbody Radiation (group B) |
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Please note that a passing grade in laboratory work is
required in order to pass the course. |
Last update:
24 April, 2013 |
