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* The practice exam for the final is up. Please find it in [[Homework+]]. On next Monday, I will provide answers, but in the mean time, my recommendation is that you try to provide your best answers in the forum.—~-''<<DateTime(2014-03-12T15:49:56-0800)>>''-~ * '''Lecture note 15 is up.''' Please study Figure 15.1 (page 13) with some care. Also, solutions to past homework have been uploaded.—~-''<<DateTime(2014-03-04T18:04:38-0800)>>''-~ * '''Midterm is over.''' Check solutions ([[Homework+]]) and fill in the gaps of understanding, if possible. Much of it would continue to matter for the final exam, also, since we will continue doing waves, and interference, and so on, just with a different wave (light) for the next few lectures. Also, while you are at [[Homework+]], '''remember to download Homework 5''' if you did not pick up a hardcopy right after the exam.—~-''<<DateTime(2014-02-14T17:09:28-0800)>>''-~ * Thanks to those students who participated in the device poll. Here is a summary. * ic: 21/98, sp: 84/98, tm: 85/98, lp: 67/98, tb: 14/98 * sp|tm: 94/98, sp|tm|lp: 96/98, sp|tm|lp|tb: 96/98 (“|” means “or”) ic=i-clicker, sp=smart phone, tm=text messaging, lp=laptop, tb=tablet.—~-''<<DateTime(2014-01-09T13:37:18-0800)>>''-~ * '''Midterm review session summary is now available!''' (~-''<<DateTime(2014-02-12T11:00:40-0800)>>''-~). '''Review sheet now available!''' (~-''<<DateTime(2014-02-11T13:31:47-0800)>>''-~). There are some practice exam sets available now, along with other information about the upcoming exam. Go to [[Homework+]].—~-''<<DateTime(2014-02-06T11:20:04-0800)>>''-~ * <<ln(http://doodle.com/952kandunrwkyu43,An important doodle poll)>> is now open. Please participate!—~-''<<DateTime(2014-02-04T09:29:46-0800)>>''-~ * The following two points seem to come up during my office hours: [[Hooke's law|point 1]] and [[A very small notational matter|point 2]].—~-''<<DateTime(2014-01-29T17:27:01-0800)>>''-~ * <<ln(/../forum/question/544/beat-frequency,"A special extra credit question has been posted just now")>>. Try it!—~-''<<DateTime(2014-01-29T15:50:40-0800)>>''-~ * Reading quiz 6 is up. <<ln("/../forum/questions/?tags=rq-jan30", "All quiz questions can be accessed here")>>. Due before tomorrow’s class.—~-''<<DateTime(2014-01-29T08:07:23-0800)>>''-~ * [~-The following is a copy of an email message, plus small addtions, sent to all students around 6:30 PM on Jan 25.-~] Some students failed to turn in homework in the 9-3 window on Friday, and have asked for late acceptance of homework. In response, I am giving some additional time '''for everyone''' (to be fair), only for this time. Part of the reason for giving additional time this timen is due to my cancellation of class on last Thursday, which may have disrupted the normal flow of things a bit.<<BR>> However, note that, by policy, late homework is not allowed in this course (the syllabus has been updated with this policy explictly stated now; also drop-one policy for homework is explictly stated in the syllabus).<<BR>> Regarding homework 2: 1. At this point, '''homework 2 must be submitted to me, by email''' (since Monday would be too late). The PDF format works the best. 1. '''The new deadline is 3 PM tomorrow (Jan 26).''' 1. Even if you already submitted your homework, you may submit corrections or additional work. 1. ~-Of course, if you already submitted your complete homework on Friday, you do not need to submit any more work.-~ Notes for future homework (check the updated syllabus at [[Syllabus+]]): 1. No late submission is allowed. 1. Your worst homework score will be dropped at the end of the quarter. * This ''Thursday''’s office hour from 9 to 10 is cancelled, '''as is Thursday’s class.'''—~-''<<DateTime(2014-01-22T14:56:22-0800)>>''-~ * This information was not accurate. This Wednesday’s office hour will be held as usual.--(I need to be out of town next Wednesday (Jan 22), so I cannot have my office hour, then. If you would be affected by this, and you have idea about how I can make it up, I am all ears.—~-''<<DateTime(2014-01-15T12:59:13-0800)>>''-~)-- * <<color(An important correction in homework 2)>>. Please check it out at [[Homework+]].—~-''<<DateTime(2014-01-17T18:34:46-0800)>>''-~ * Reading quiz 3 is up now. On a related note, [[How do I do the reading quiz|this page]] (“How do I do the reading quiz”) has been updated substantially. Please read it now!—~-''<<DateTime(2014-01-15T08:58:28-0800)>>''-~ * '''Your cooperation needed.''' From today’s class, I will be collecting your homework. When you hand in your homework, please place it in the <<color(right bin)>> on the front desk of the lecture hall. <<color(Your bin will be defined by your last initial)>>—there will be seven such bins on the front desk, alphabetically grouped. Thanks!!—~-''<<DateTime(2014-01-16T09:27:40-0800)>>''-~ * '''<<color("NO Mastering Physics and NO i-Clicker will be used in this course.")>>''' '''Do NOT buy them.''' This is a big difference from the last year, since we used both then. |
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| * The syllabus for this site will be posted as the new quarter starts, but you can already learn about the textbook and the chapters to be covered from the last year’s syllabus, since they will remain the same. Similarly, it would be a great start if you browse through <<ln("https://griffin.ucsc.edu/ph5b-13/Lecture+#Lecture_Notes", my lecture notes of the last year)>>. | * The syllabus for this site will be posted as the new quarter starts, but you can already learn about the textbook and the chapters to be covered from the last year’s syllabus, since they will remain the same. Similarly, it would be a great start if you browse through <<ln("/../ph5b-13/Lecture+#Lecture_Notes", my lecture notes of the last year)>>. |
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| * The second reading quiz is up. Please follow the “RQ” link above.—~-''<<DateTime(2014-01-13T09:34:39-0800)>>''-~ |
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| * Check <<ln("https://griffin.ucsc.edu/ph5b-13/Syllabus+?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=00-Syllabus.pdf", the last year's syllabus)>> for '''the textbook and the course topics'''. | * Check <<ln("/../ph5b-13/Syllabus+?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=00-Syllabus.pdf", the last year's syllabus)>> for '''the textbook and the course topics'''. |
Past news of persistent value
The practice exam for the final is up. Please find it in Homework+. On next Monday, I will provide answers, but in the mean time, my recommendation is that you try to provide your best answers in the forum.—4:49PM, Mar 12, 2014
Lecture note 15 is up. Please study Figure 15.1 (page 13) with some care. Also, solutions to past homework have been uploaded.—7:04PM, Mar 04, 2014
Midterm is over. Check solutions (Homework+) and fill in the gaps of understanding, if possible. Much of it would continue to matter for the final exam, also, since we will continue doing waves, and interference, and so on, just with a different wave (light) for the next few lectures. Also, while you are at Homework+, remember to download Homework 5 if you did not pick up a hardcopy right after the exam.—6:09PM, Feb 14, 2014
- Thanks to those students who participated in the device poll. Here is a summary.
- ic: 21/98, sp: 84/98, tm: 85/98, lp: 67/98, tb: 14/98
sp|tm: 94/98, sp|tm|lp: 96/98, sp|tm|lp|tb: 96/98 (“|” means “or”)
ic=i-clicker, sp=smart phone, tm=text messaging, lp=laptop, tb=tablet.—2:37PM, Jan 09, 2014
Midterm review session summary is now available! (12:00PM, Feb 12, 2014). Review sheet now available! (2:31PM, Feb 11, 2014). There are some practice exam sets available now, along with other information about the upcoming exam. Go to Homework+.—12:20PM, Feb 06, 2014
An important doodle poll is now open. Please participate!—10:29AM, Feb 04, 2014
The following two points seem to come up during my office hours: point 1 and point 2.—6:27PM, Jan 29, 2014
A special extra credit question has been posted just now. Try it!—4:50PM, Jan 29, 2014
Reading quiz 6 is up. All quiz questions can be accessed here. Due before tomorrow’s class.—9:07AM, Jan 29, 2014
[The following is a copy of an email message, plus small addtions, sent to all students around 6:30 PM on Jan 25.] Some students failed to turn in homework in the 9-3 window on Friday, and have asked for late acceptance of homework.
In response, I am giving some additional time for everyone (to be fair), only for this time. Part of the reason for giving additional time this timen is due to my cancellation of class on last Thursday, which may have disrupted the normal flow of things a bit.
However, note that, by policy, late homework is not allowed in this course (the syllabus has been updated with this policy explictly stated now; also drop-one policy for homework is explictly stated in the syllabus).
Regarding homework 2:At this point, homework 2 must be submitted to me, by email (since Monday would be too late). The PDF format works the best.
The new deadline is 3 PM tomorrow (Jan 26).
- Even if you already submitted your homework, you may submit corrections or additional work.
Of course, if you already submitted your complete homework on Friday, you do not need to submit any more work.
Notes for future homework (check the updated syllabus at Syllabus+):
- No late submission is allowed.
- Your worst homework score will be dropped at the end of the quarter.
This Thursday’s office hour from 9 to 10 is cancelled, as is Thursday’s class.—3:56PM, Jan 22, 2014
This information was not accurate. This Wednesday’s office hour will be held as usual.I need to be out of town next Wednesday (Jan 22), so I cannot have my office hour, then. If you would be affected by this, and you have idea about how I can make it up, I am all ears.—1:59PM, Jan 15, 2014
An important correction in homework 2. Please check it out at Homework+.—7:34PM, Jan 17, 2014
Reading quiz 3 is up now. On a related note, this page (“How do I do the reading quiz”) has been updated substantially. Please read it now!—9:58AM, Jan 15, 2014
Your cooperation needed. From today’s class, I will be collecting your homework. When you hand in your homework, please place it in the right bin on the front desk of the lecture hall. Your bin will be defined by your last initial—there will be seven such bins on the front desk, alphabetically grouped. Thanks!!—10:27AM, Jan 16, 2014
NO Mastering Physics and NO i-Clicker will be used in this course. Do NOT buy them. This is a big difference from the last year, since we used both then.
As for the textbook, it is Physics for Scientists And Engineers With Modern Physics, 4th ed., Giancoli. We will cover Chapters 12—16 and 32—35 in 5B. For more details, check the syllabus in this page.
Welcome students! This course will proceed somewhat like the last year's course, but with some important differences.—7:54AM, Dec 29, 2013
The syllabus for this site will be posted as the new quarter starts, but you can already learn about the textbook and the chapters to be covered from the last year’s syllabus, since they will remain the same. Similarly, it would be a great start if you browse through my lecture notes of the last year.
Past news of purely archival value
The second reading quiz is up. Please follow the “RQ” link above.—10:34AM, Jan 13, 2014
The number of midterm exams may not be the same as the last year’s, although I am not absolutely decided on this at the moment.
Check the last year’s syllabus for the textbook and the course topics.