There are two types of problem solving activities for this class.
- Group Problem Solving (Mondays and Wednesdays)
- Problem Solving Sessions (Fridays)
Group Problem Solving (Mondays and Wednesdays)
These in-class problems are solved in groups and are not graded.
| SES # | TOPICS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Group problem (PDF) |
| 2 |
Group problem (PDF) Group: Line of charge (PDF) Group: Uniformly charged disk (PDF) |
| 4 |
Group problem: Superposition (PDF) Group problem: E from V (PDF) Group problem: Build it (PDF) |
| 7 |
Group problem: Charge slab (PDF) Group problem: Charge slab (PDF) |
| 9 | Group problem: Spherical shells (PDF) |
| 10 | Partially filled capacitor (PDF) |
| 12 | Group problem: B field from coil of radius R (PDF) |
| 14 |
Group problem: Non-uniform cylindrical wire (PDF) Group problem: Current sheet (PDF) |
| 17 | Group problem: Current loop (PDF) |
| 18 | Group problem: Circuit (PDF) |
| 20 |
Group problem: Changing area (PDF) Group problem: Generator (PDF) |
| 21 | Group problem: Solenoid (PDF) |
| 23 |
Group problem: Coaxial cable (PDF) Group problem: Circuits (PDF) |
| 28 | Group problem (PDF) |
| 30 |
Superposition principle ( Group problem: Plane waves (PDF) |
| 31 |
Group problem: Inductor (PDF) Group problem: Capacitor (PDF) |
| 33 |
Group problem: B field generation (PDF) Group problem: Energy in wave (PDF) |
Problem Solving Sessions (Fridays)
Counts toward 6% of the course grade.
| SES # | TOPICS |
|---|---|
| 3 | Coordinate systems; Gradients; Line and surface integrals (PDF - 1.4 MB) |
| 6 | Continuous charge distributions (PDF) |
| 8 | Gauss's law (PDF) |
| 11 | Capacitors (PDF) |
| 16 | Ampere's law (PDF) |
| 19 | Magnetic fields: Force and torque on a current loop (PDF) |
| 22 | Mutual inductance and transformers; Inductors (PDF) |
| 26 | RC and RL circuits (PDF) |
| 29 | Driven LRC circuits (PDF) |
| 32 | EM radiation (PDF) |
| 35 | Interference (PDF) |