68201 Physics in Action

6cp; 6hpw

Requisite(s): 68101 Foundations of Physics OR 68041 Physical Aspects of Nature OR 68037 Physical Modelling

This subject extends the material studied in the prerequisite subject, with statics and dynamics extended to a study of rotation, thermal physics extended to the first two laws of the thermodynamics, and waves extended to a study of geometrical optics and optical devices. At the same time, students are introduced to electric circuits and electromagnetism and commence a historical study of atomic and nuclear physics.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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