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Particles and Waves
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Algebra based course primarily for students in life, environmental, and medical sciences. It guides the student through two distinct types of motion: motion of matter (particles) and wave motion. Vectors, forces, bodies of equilibrium, review of kinematics and basic dynamics; conservation of momentum and energy; circular motion; vibrations; elastic waves in matter; sound; wave optics; black body radiation, photons; de Broglie waves. Examples relevant in environmental, life and medical sciences will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: Complete All of the following: Physics 20 or equivalent (Physics 30 is strongly recommended) Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent
Course description from the Northwestern Polytechnic academic calendar.