PHY 172 - Calculus-Based Physics II

4 Cr.

The second of four calculus-based general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 172 are centered on electromagnetic phenomena. Topics include static electricity, fields and potentials, capacitance, resistance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic forces and fields, induction, RL circuits, AC circuits, RLC circuits and Maxwell’s equations. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) (Usually offered fall semester.)

Pre-Requisites: MAT 120 and PHY 171
Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 121
Co-Requisites: PHY172L

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PHY 172 - Calculus-Based Physics II