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

Jason Hafner

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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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Course 3 of 4 in the

Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

Intermediate Level

A solid familiarity with algebra and trigonometry, as well as prior courses in the series.

Approx. 25 hours to complete

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Electronic Circuits
Physics
Force Fields
Problem Solving
Electrical Engineering

Flexible deadlines

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Course 3 of 4 in the

Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

Intermediate Level

A solid familiarity with algebra and trigonometry, as well as prior courses in the series.

Approx. 25 hours to complete

English

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Jason Hafner

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Department of Physics and Astronomy

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13 Courses

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Rice University

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

8 hours to complete

Magnetic Fields

8 hours to complete

30 videos (Total 144 min), 7 readings, 11 quizzes

30 videos

The Big Picture5mBar Magnets and Pseudoscience5mMagnetic Dipoles3mOersted's Demonstration1mB Near a Wire7mMoving Charge6mRight Hand Rule9mMagnetic Field Unit4mDeflecting Charged Particles5mCircular Motion Demonstration1mRadius of Circular Motion3mFrequency of Circular Motion4mBouncing an Electron off a Magnetic Field 17mBouncing an Electron off a Magnetic Field 23mA Microscopic Unit for Energy4mBouncing from E Fields and B Fields4mNon-Uniform Magnetic Field6mPreramble1mSetting Up the Problem3mSolution for a Straight Wire5mSolution for a Curved Wire4mForce on a Square Loop7mThe Loop Moves!3mTorque on a Square Loop: Qualitative4mA Review of Torque3mTorque on a Square Loop: Derivation4mTorque on a Triangular Loop9mMagnetic Dipole Moment of a Loop3mPotential Energy of a Loop6mTop Ten List1m

7 readings

Welcome!10mGrading Philosophy and Advice10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10m

11 practice exercises

A Wire's Field2mWhich Poles?2mStraight Wire and Loop2mFlying Proton2mCircular Motion?2mCartesian Motion2mANY Circumstance?2mForce on a Wire2mDog Door2mResistive Loop2mMagnetic Fields Homework4h

Week2

Week 2

7 hours to complete

Sources of B

7 hours to complete

16 videos (Total 102 min), 4 readings, 7 quizzes

16 videos

Magnetic Field from Current6mMagnetic Field of a Straight Wire: Set Up6mMagnetic Field of a Straight Wire: Solution6mMagnetic Field of a Straight Wire: 3D Structure3mMagnetic Field at the Center of a Current Loop8mMagnetic Field off Axis from a Current Loop10mCreating the Ampere11mStatement of Ampere's Law6mAmpere's Law for a Straight Wire8mSeveral Amperian Loops5mThe Valentine's Day Monopole5mThe Ideal Solenoid5mAmperian Loops Around the Solenoid5mAmpere's Law Around the Solenoid5mMagnetic Fields of a Toroid4mJust Another Day in Houston1m

4 readings

University Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10m

7 practice exercises

Two Wires2mArc-Loop2mParallel Wires2mFive Wires2mDo You Believe?2mToroid and Loop2mSources of B Homework4h

Week3

Week 3

7 hours to complete

Faraday's Law

7 hours to complete

21 videos (Total 103 min), 6 readings, 7 quizzes

21 videos

Historical Reenactment4mFaraday's Law4mInduction by a Moving Charge11mInduction Due to Changes in Geometry2mMove a Conductor in a Magnetic Field3mMove a Wire Loop in a Uniform Magnetic Field1mMove a Slider in a Uniform Magnetic Field4mDamping the Moving Slider9mStatement of Lenz's Law2mUse of Lenz's Law3mEnergy of Lenz's Law1mInduced Current Loops also Flow in Solids6mExamples of Eddy Currents11mWhat if There is No Loop or Block?4mUpdating Faraday's Law5mInduced Electric Currents5mHow Does Nature Pick the Loop?4mIntroduction to the Generator8mPower Created by a Generator2mMechanically Powering a Generator2mTop Ten List1m

6 readings

University Physics 10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10m

7 practice exercises

Deformable Loop2mThe Approaching Bar Magnet2mHanging by a Thread2mAnother Slider2mEddy Energy2mNeutral Wire30mFaraday's Law Homework4h

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Exam

4 hours to complete

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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