Thursday, May 1, 2008

Final exam format

FRIDAY 9 May, 8am-10:30am
329 Gallalee

As we discussed today, the final exam will consist of two parts:

Part I: Multiple choice. Worth 50% of the exam grade, approximately 20 questions. Roughly half will be conceptual, roughly half involving simple calculations. Solve them all.

Part II: Problems. Worth 50% of the exam grade, you will solve a certain number of problems in each of 7 sections, for a total of 11 problems. You must solve the indicated number of problems in each section.

  • Electric forces, fields, and energy: solve 2 of 5.
  • Current, resistance, and dc circuits: solve 2 of 4.
  • Magnetism & induction: solve 2 of 4.
  • ac Circuits & EM waves: solve 1 of 3.
  • Optics: solve 2 of 4.
  • Relativity: solve 1 of 3.
  • "Modern" Physics: solve 1 of 3.
You are allowed two full sheets of standard 8.5x11" paper, front and back, with formulas and so forth. I will provide most formulas and all numerical constants (masses, etc.) on the exam. Beyond your formula sheets, you are allowed only writing implements and a calculator.

The final is worth 20% of your total grade.

Post any questions you might have here, so I can easily answer them for everyone.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

what does "modern physics" include?

pleclair said...

"modern physics" includes quantum, atomic, and nuclear stuff.

Anonymous said...

i can't get any of the links to connect to view tests, quizzes, and homeworks....i am not sure if it's the links, or the internet in the dorm.