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PHYS 224 - Vibrations and Waves (3)

This course emphasizes vibrations, wave motion and optics. Topics include mathematical characterization of vibrations and waves, sound, superposition of standing waves, geometrical and physical optics, diffraction, interference and polarization of light.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 56138
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Typically Offered: Offered Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: PHYS 122  or PHYS 122H  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.


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