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Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 18 hours
  • Course by Rice University
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This fourth course serves as an introduction to the physics of electricity and magnetism. Upon completion, learners will understand how mathematical laws and conservation principles describe fields and how these fields are related to electrical circuits. Learners will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus. This fourth course covers AC circuits, Impedance, and Magnetism. Each of the two modules 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 is similar in detail and rigor to those taught on-campus at Rice. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses or more advanced courses in physics.

Modules

Inductors

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Filling an Inductor

3 Videos

  • Faraday's Law in a Circuit
  • Defining the Inductance
  • Calculating Inductance from Solenoid Geometry

1 Readings

  • University Physics

LR Circuits

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Circuit Quandry

5 Videos

  • You Can't Apply Kirchhoff's Loop Rule to a Circuit with an Inductor!
  • Faraday's Law is the Correct Approach for a Circuit with an Inductor!
  • A Differential Equation for the LR Circuit
  • The LR Circuit Solution
  • Discombobulating the LR Circuit

1 Readings

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LC Circuits

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What is Zero?

7 Videos

  • Setting up the Differential Equation for an LC Circuit
  • Finding a Solution to the LC Circuit
  • Testing Another LC Circuit Solution
  • Testing Yet Another LC Circuit Solution
  • Oscillating Solutions for an LC Circuit
  • Applying Initial Conditions
  • Applying Initial Conditions Again

1 Readings

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RLC Circuits

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • The Differential Equation for the RLC Circuit
  • Damped Charge Oscillations in the RLC Circuit
  • Regimes of Damping of the RLC Circuit

1 Readings

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AC Elements

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • On Resonance

6 Videos

  • The Value of Average Values
  • AC Driven Resistor
  • AC Driven Capacitor
  • Capacitive Reactance
  • AC Driven Inductor
  • Inductive Reactance

1 Readings

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Driven RLC Circuits

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • The RLC Response and Impedance
  • Current in Each Element
  • RLC Resonance

1 Readings

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AC Circuits Homework

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • AC Circuits Homework

1 Videos

  • SPT - The Cold Burger

Differential Form

    • 13 Videos
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13 Videos

  • Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
  • The Derivative of a Scalar Field
  • Fundamental Theorem of the Gradient
  • The Divergence of a Vector Field
  • The Divergence Theorem
  • Gauss's Law
  • Gauss's Law for Magnetism
  • The Curl of a Vector Field
  • Curl Examples
  • Stokes' Theorem
  • Faraday's Law
  • Ampere's Law
  • Ampere-Maxwell Law

Dielectrics: 1D

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • A Dielectric in an E-Field
  • The Polarization Field
  • Bound Surface Charge
  • The Dielectric Constant

Dielectrics: 3D

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • Volume Bound Charge (really!)
  • The Displacement Field
  • How to Use the D
  • E and P from D
  • A Disappointing Approach
  • Finish the Solution

Magnetism in Matter

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • Magnetism Introduction
  • Orbital Current Loops
  • Spin Current Loops
  • Paramagnetism
  • Diamagnetism
  • Ferromagnetism

Maxwell's Equations

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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9 Videos

  • Derivative of Faraday
  • Second Derivatives
  • Gradient of Divergence
  • Curl of the Curl
  • The Vector Laplacian is Leftover Garbage
  • Electromagnetic Wave Equation
  • Spark Gap Equation
  • The Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • The Finale

1 Readings

  • University Physics

Maxwell and Matter Homework

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Maxwell and Matter Homework

1 Videos

  • Art Car

Exam

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Exam

1 Videos

  • Board at the Movies

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Dive into "Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations," a comprehensive course by Coursera designed for professionals in Science & Engineering. Learn the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism, and master topics like AC circuits, impedance, and magnetism through video lectures, quizzes, and homework. This detailed 1080-hour course, taught with the same rigor as on-campus classes at Rice, offers flexible subscription options to prepare you for advanced physics studies. Ideal for those aiming to deepen their understanding of electrical circuits and field theory.

Jason Hafner
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Jason Hafner