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PHYS 2212 K-INTRO. PHYSICS II (Matter & Interactions version)

Tentative Lab Schedule

Labs for PHYS 2212-K are DIFFERENT from other 2212 sections. Use the lab schedule below; do not follow the lab schedule for other PHYS 2212 classes!

Check here frequently for links to lab handouts and files. PDF files require Adobe Reader, available for free download here.

Week of:

Topic

May 14-17

Vectors, Introduction to VPython
Files:
Vector Worksheet
Introduction to VPython
Computer model: electric field of a particle


May 21-25

Experiments with invisible tape
Problems: Charge, field, and force
Experiment: Measuring charge on a tape


May 28-31

NO LAB THIS WEEK


Jun 4-7

Computer model: Electric field of a dipole
Computer model: Electric field of a charged rod


Jun 11-14

Experiment: Measuring potential differences
Problems: Chapter 16


Jun 18-21

Computer model: Magnetic field of a moving point charge
Program shell file: b_proton_shell.py
Experiment: Magnetic fields due to current-carrying wires


Jun 25-28

Experiment: Magnetic dipoles
Experiment: Energy conservation in circuits; capacitors
Reference: Error bars


July 2-5

NO LAB THIS WEEK 


July 9-12

Experiment: Resistance, current, and potential differences in circuits


July 16-19

Computer model: Charged particle in a magnetic field
Program shell file: magnetic_force_shell.py


July 23-26

Experiment: Faraday's law
DataStudio file: faraday_lab.ds



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