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Concepts of Physics

X11 (4 semester units in Physics)

(formerly XSB10)

This course introduces the principles of physics in the context of how everyday objects work. Topics include forces and motion, conservation laws, heat, fluids, vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and sound and light, with emphasis on applying the principles to understand our everyday experience. It is an introductory survey course emphasizing the concepts of physics with a minimum of mathematics and is intended for students majoring in humanities and social sciences as well as anyone with an interest in the subject.

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