This course is part of the Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

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Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism SpecializationRice University

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This course serves as an introduction to the physics of electricity and magnetism.  Upon completion, learners will have an understanding of how the forces between electric charges are described by fields, and how these fields are related to electrical circuits. They will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus.  The course follows the typical progression of topics of a first-semester university physics course:  charges, electric forces, electric fields potential, magnetic fields, currents, magnetic moments, electromagnetic induction, and circuits.  Each module contains reading links to a free textbook, complete video lectures, conceptual quizzes, and a set of homework problems.  Once the modules are completed, the course ends with an exam.  This comprehensive course series is similar in detail and rigor to what is taught on-campus.  It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses, or more advanced courses in physics.

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Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

Intermediate Level

A solid familiarity with algebra and trigonometry.

Approx. 22 hours to complete

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Electronic Circuits
Physics
Force Fields
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Electrical Engineering

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Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

Intermediate Level

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English

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Jason Hafner

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Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

7 hours to complete

Charge!

7 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 100 min), 5 readings, 13 quizzes

17 videos

Microscopic Charges6mIons4mThe Teflon Rod4mCharge by Rubbing5mForce Between Charges5mFeynman's Gedanken solution6mVector Force5mAdding Forces 17mAdding Forces 23mAbjection of Inspection8mCharge in Materials6mPolarize and Separate6mGround5mForce on Neutral Metal6mFranklin's Bell6mToo Much Charge!8mSPT - The Smash1m

5 readings

Welcome!10mGrading Philosophy and Advice10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10m

13 practice exercises

Weird Atom2mBoride2mA Kilo of Charge2mTriboelectric Series2mFur and Glass2mFeynman's Gedanken problem2mForce and Separation2mForce Direction 1D2mForce Direction 2D2mPolarize!2mInduce!2mAttract!2mCharge! Homework4h

Week2

Week 2

7 hours to complete

Electric Field

7 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 118 min), 3 readings, 8 quizzes

17 videos

What is a Field?4mThe Electric Field6mElectric Field of Point Charges 6mLinear Charge Distribution5mDifferential Elements5mSumming It Up8mAnother Charged Rod Problem9mAnother Charged Rod Solution8mSaved by Symmetry7mMotion in a Uniform Field7mElectrostatic Windmill3mField Lines5mLine Density6mSurface and Volume Charge Density10mField Near a Charged Disk: Setup8mField Near a Charged Disk: Answer5mSPT - The Ultimate8m

3 readings

University Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10m

8 practice exercises

Scalar or Vector?2mField around Two Charges6mBreaking Up the Continuum2mZOSO5mElectron's Motion4mField Lines2mCharged Shell2mElectric Field Homework4h

Week3

Week 3

7 hours to complete

Gauss's Law

7 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 106 min), 3 readings, 10 quizzes

17 videos

The Concept of Vector Flux3mThe Mathematics of Vector Flux2mVector Flux Examples3mVector Flux of a Curved Surface3mVector Flux of a Closed Surface3mStatement of Gauss's Law3mGauss's Law Examples9mGauss's Law for a Point Charge9mGauss's Law for a Line of Charge14mGauss's Law for a Charged Plane11mGauss's Law for a Charged Sphere10mElectric Field Inside a Conductor8mElectric Field Outside a Conductor4mElectric Field at a Conductor Surface5mElectrostatic Shielding4mElectrostatic Shielding Demo3mTop Ten List1m

3 readings

University Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10m

10 practice exercises

Surfaces in Fields2mCylinder Flux2mNon-Uniform Field Flux2mMoon Make-Believe2mRanking the Flux2mE Field2mLine and Cube2mDistance Dependence2mConducting Shell5mGauss's Law Homework4h

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

EXAM

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 1 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PHYSICS 102 - ELECTRIC CHARGES AND FIELDS

by YMJun 26, 2022

Great for a post highschool learners who are interested in the concepts of electricity and magnetism.

by KROct 10, 2021

Some technical issues with the homework submission parsing, and sometimes you said Micro Coulombs but used normal.

by ADMar 13, 2023

Fundamentally strong course. But I faced little difficulty while entering scientific notations there's was no tool available and no instructions in some questions.

by KMJan 14, 2022

Impressive course! I covered all my lack of knowledge in these areas thanks to excellent teaching of professor Hafner. All the best to you, Kasra

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About the Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

This specialization is for learners who are interested in first-year, university-level physics. Through four courses, you will gain a foundation in electromagnetism and circuits including charge, forces, fields, potentials, induction, current flow and circuit elements. With 100 brief lectures and over 100 problems, this comprehensive specialization is similar in detail and rigor to what is taught in on-campus courses. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses, or more advanced studies.

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