PHYS 2212
Kennesaw State University
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Physics
PHYS 2212
Principles of Physics II
Fall 2023
Professor Nikolaos Kidonakis
Office: SC 437
Phone: (470) 578-6607
email: nkidonak@kennesaw.edu
Web: http://facultyweb.kennesaw.edu/nkidonak
Lectures: MWF 10:10-11:00am, ALC 1201
Breakout sessions: MW 11:15am-12:05pm Bagwell 119, F 11:15am-12:05pm University Hall 121
Office hours: after the breakout sessions or by appointment
Textbook: Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Serway and Jewett, 10th
ed.
Course description
PHYS 2212. Principles of Physics II. 4-0-3.
Prerequisite: MATH 2202 and PHYS 2211
This course is an introductory calculus-based course on electromagnetism, physical
optics, and quantum physics. The student will be able to apply the concepts of electric
field and electric potential to problems in electrostatics and with electric currents,
describe the motion of charged particles in magnetic fields and induction, explain
the origin of electromagnetic waves and properties of light, determine the behavior
of light waves passing through single or multiple slits, and understand elementary
principles of quantum physics.
Course content
PHYS 2212 is a calculus-based course on electromagnetism and modern physics. Problem
solving will be emphasized. Homework is an integral part of the course. The course
will cover electric forces and fields, electric flux and Gauss's law, electric potential,
electric current, capacitors, direct current circuits, magnetic fields and flux, Biot-Savart
and Ampere's laws, Faraday's law of induction, AC circuits, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic
waves, interference and diffraction, quantum physics, the photoelectric and Compton
effects, wave-particle duality, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, the Schrodinger
equation, Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom, size and structure of nuclei, elementary
particles and fundamental forces, quarks and leptons, the Standard Model of particle
physics, and cosmology.
Learning outcomes
1. Analyze and solve electrostatic problems for discrete and continuous charge distributions
using pictorial, graphical, physical, or mathematical representations (including calculus
and vectors), and other representations as appropriate.
2. Analyze and solve magnetostatics and induction problems using pictorial, graphical,
physical, or mathematical representations (including calculus and vectors), and other
representations as appropriate.
3. Analyze and solve DC and AC circuit problems using pictorial, graphical, physical,
or mathematical representations (including calculus and phasors), and other representations
as appropriate.
4. Explain the nature of electromagnetic waves and predict the behavior of light waves
passing through single or multiple slits.
5. Identify and describe the basic ideas of quantum theory, and apply its principles
to simple systems.
Grading
Homework 15%
Tests 60% (3 tests, 20% each)
Final Exam 25%
Grades: A >90%; B 80%-90%; C 70%-80%; D 60%-70%; F <60%
Withdrawal
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty is October 10.
Tentative Schedule
Aug 14-18
Introduction; Electric forces and fields
Chapter 22: Sects. 22.1-22.6
Aug 21-25
Electric fields of charge distributions; flux and Gauss's law
Chapter 23: Sects. 23.1-23.4
Aug 28-Sept 1
Electric potential
Chapter 24: Sects. 24.1-24.6
Sept 6-8
Review; Test 1
Test 1 is on Sept 8
Sept 11-15
Capacitors
Chapter 25: Sects. 25.1-25.7
Sept 18-22
Current, resistance, and DC circuits
Chapter 26: Sects. 26.1- 26.6
Chapter 27: Sects. 27.1-27.5
Sept 25-29
Magnetic fields; Test 2
Chapter 28: Sects. 28.1-28.5
Test 2 is on September 29
Oct 2-6
Biot-Savart and Ampere's laws; Magnetic flux
Chapter 29: Sects. 29.1-29.6
Oct 9-13
Induction
Chapter 30: Sects. 30.1-30.6
Oct 16-20
Inductance; AC circuits
Chapter 31: Sects. 31.1-31.4
Chapter 32: Sects. 32.1-32.8
Oct 23-27
Maxwell's equations; Electromagnetic waves
Chapter 33: Sects. 33.1-33.7
Oct 30-Nov 3
Test 3; Wave optics
Test 3 is on Oct 30
Chapter 36: Sects. 36.1-36.3
Chapter 37: Sects. 37.1-37.3
Nov 6-10
Quantum physics
Chapter 39: Sects. 39.1-39.8
Chapter 40: Sects. 40.1-40.3
Nov 13-17
Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Chapter 41: Sects. 41.1-41.7
Chapter 43: Sects. 43.1-43.4
Nov 20-24
Fall break; no classes
Nov 27-Dec 1
Particle Physics and Cosmology
Chapter 44: Sects. 44.1-44.11
Dec 4
Review
Final Exam
Monday, December 11, 10:30am-12:30pm
Exams Policy
Please note that any mobile device that transmits a signal is not permitted to be
used in an exam. All mobile devices should be deactivated during exams. Final exam
make-up is only for documented and excused emergencies or for scheduling conflicts
with other final exams.
Academic Integrity
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code
of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs.
Attendance & Participation
Students are expected to attend all lectures and recitations, take all tests and exams,
and complete all homework assignments.
