PHY192   Magnetism and thermodynamics   (10 credits)

Description

This module covers a subset of first year physics content, namely magnetism and thermodynamics. Specific topics include, thermal expansion of matter, heat transfer mechanisms, kinetic theory of gasses, heat engines, zero-th and first law of thermodynamics, magnetic fields, Lorentz force, magnetic forces on currents, the Hall effect, the Biot-Savart law, Ampere¿s law, magnetic materials.

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