Nov 04, 2024  
Whittier College 2024-2025 
    
Whittier College 2024-2025
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PHYS 185 - Calculus-Based Physics III (Optics, Waves, and Thermodynamics)


This course covers three areas of introductory physics not included in Calculus-based Physics I and II. These are: (a) basic oscillatory and wave motion, including the block/spring and simple pendulum systems, waves on a string and sound waves; (b) geometrical and physical optics, including reflection, refraction, spherical mirrors and lenses, interference and diffraction; (c) thermodynamics, including temperature, heat, engines, refrigerators and entropy.

Pre-req: PHYS 150  and MATH 142  
3 credits



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