Synopsis

SCS139 is mainly about elements of electromagnetism and optics. This part of the course provides an introduction to magnetic fields and forces, magnetic induction and Faraday’s law of induction, inductors, electromagnetic theory and applications, and AC circuits.

Announcements

  • Information regarding final exam
  • All announcements
  • HW3 is posted. Due: Feb 22.
  • HW2 is posted. Due: Feb 15.
  • HW1 is posted. Due: Feb 8.
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  • Recommended questions for the tutorial sessions are posted.

General Information

  • Instructor: Dr. Prapun Suksompong (prapun@siit.tu.ac.th)
  • Official Office Hours
    • Location: BKD3601-7
      • Time: Wednesday 9:20-11:20
    • Location: Library (Rangsit)
      • Time: Monday 16:20-16:50
    • Please feel free to ask any question or express any concern after class.
  • Class information
  • Main Textbook: [HRW] David Halliday, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walker, Fundamentals of Physics (or Principles of Physics: Extended), 9th Edition, QC21.3 H35 2011
  • References
    • Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, Technology Update, 13 Edition, Addison-Wesley. (2008 Edition is available in the library: QC21.3 Y68 2008)
    • Raymond A. Serway and John W. Jewett, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 8 Edition, 2010. (2004 Edition is available in the library: QC23.2 S47 2004)

Handouts and Course Material

 

Ch Handouts & Slides
II.1
II.2
II.3
II.4
II.5


Problem Set

 

  Due Date Remarks/Solutions
HW II.1 Feb 8 Solution
HW II.2 Feb 15 Solution
HW II.3 Feb 22 Solution
HW II.4 Free Solution

 

Calendar



Reading Assignment

  1. [HRW] Ch 28 Sections 1-3, 6, 8-9
  2. [HRW] Ch 29 Sections 2-4, 6
  3. [HRW] Ch 30 Sections 2-4, 7-9
  4. [HRW] Ch 31 Sections 6-7
  5. [HRW] Ch 32 Sections 2, 3, 5
  6. [HRW] Ch 33 Sections 2, 3

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