Physics 132-General Physics

Oscillations, waves in elastic media, sound waves. Temperature, heat and the first law of thermodynamics. Kinetic theory of matter, second law of thermodynamics. Geometrical and physical optics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 131 or PHYS 141.

• Textbook 132 Errata
• Lecture and Laboratory: Spring 2008
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• Textbook: Knight, Physics for Scientists and Engineers
  
  
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