Department of Physics

Electricityandmagnetism I

 

        This course gives quick introduction to Electricity and magnetism. This course gives an overview and understanding of basic physics. It provides a basis for further study of vectors, electricity and magnetism. Content will include: Gradient of scalar field, divergence of vector field, curl of the vector field, Line, Surface and volume integral of vector field, Gauss’ diversion theorem and their physical significance, Electric flux, electric dipole, capacitance of isolated spherical conductor, capacitance of parallel plate condenser, polarization, parallel plate capacitor with completely filled dielectric.

Course Outcomes:-

After going through the course, the student should be able to

CO1: Understand the principles of vector analysis and concepts of electrostatics.

CO2: Understand the ideas regarding to electric field as containing energy and capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor, capacitance of spherical and cylindrical condensers.

CO3: Apply methodologies vector analysis while solving problems.

CO4: Use mathematical and vectorial operations to quantify and analyze the nature of electric forces and field.

CO5: Solve problems involving combinations of electric force, electric field and electric  potential quantities.

Skills to be learned:-

  • Training in calculus will prepare the student to solve various mathematical problems.
  • Student shall develop an understanding of how to formulate a physics problem and solve given mathematical equation risen out of it

Style Options

Icon

Color Scheme

Show Top Bar

Show Hide

Layout

Wide Boxed

Dark & Light

Light Dark

Default Layout

Default