Course - 03 in physics will cover very interesting phenomena observed by scientists and thinkers. The course explains the observations according to the currently accepted explanations. We will study concepts of static electricity where we will understand electric charges, electric fields and potentials. We will learn methods of describing electric fields and their applications. We will consider charges in motion, and the existence of magnetic field with every moving charge. The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction, study of which opens up a whole new world of physics. We will learn about two types of electricity which we use in our daily lives - direct current and alternating current. We will dwell on - how alternating current is generated, how it reaches our homes and how we use it for special purposes. Study of behaviour of circuit elements like resistors, capacitors inductors will help us design our own circuits for useful purposes. Our lives today are so dependent on electromagnetic waves and we will study about these in the course.This course has 5 units:ElectrostaticsCurrent ElectricityMagnetic Effects of Current and MagnetismElectromagnetic induction and alternating currentElectromagnetic wavesThe aim and design of the course is to develop a deeper understanding of different concepts in Physics. As you work through the course, you will find lecture videos, e-text, suggestions for problem solving methods, animations, practice questions, study guides. Assignments and Tests are provided to keep track of your achievements.
Overview
Syllabus
Unit No.
Module No.
Module Name
Unit 1 –
Electrostatics
Module 1
Electric charges and their types
Module 2
Force Between Multiple Charges
Module 3
Uniform Electric Field
Module 4
Electric Dipole
Module 5
Electric Flux and Gauss Law
Module 6
Application of Gauss Theorem
Module 7
Electric Potential and Equipotential Surfaces
Module 8
Electrostatics of Conductors
Module 9
Capacitance
Module 10
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Module 11
Numerical Problems Based on Capacitors
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 2 –
Current and Electricity
Module 12
Electric Current and Drift Velocity
Module 13
Resistance and Resistivity
Module 14
Combination of Resistances
Module 15
Internal Resistance of a Cell
Module 16
Kirchhoff’s Rules
Module 17
Wheatstone Bridge and Meter Bridge
Module 18
Potentiometer
Module 19
Electrical energy and power
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 3 –
Magnetic Effects Of Current and Magnetism
Module 20
Biot Savart Law
Module 21
Problems based on Biot Savart’s Law
Module 22
Ampere Circuital Law
Module 23
Cyclotron
Module 24
Magnetic force
Module 25
Torque and Current Loop
Module 26
Moving Coil Galvanometer
Module 27
Magnetic Dipole Moment
Module 28
Classification of Materials and Magnets
Module 29
Earth’s Magnetism
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 4 –
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
Module 30
Electromagnetic induction
Module 31
Lenz’s Law and Motional EMF
Module 32
Eddy currents
Module 33
Alternating current
Module 34
Components of AC circuit
Module 35
LC Circuit and LC Oscillations
Module 36
LCR circuit
Module 37
Transformer
Module 38
Power transmission in AC
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 5 –
Electromagnetic Waves
Module 39
Maxwell's Equations
Module 40
Electromagnetic Spectrum and Uses of EM Waves
Extra Reading Materials
Final Assessment
Taught by
Anuradha Mathur
