Physics for Engineering

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU030785
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Grade Descriptors

  • Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about matter and energy

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe properties of solids, liquids and gases 

  • 1.2

    Solve problems involving Hooke’s law

  • 1.3

    Solve problems involving the ideal gas equations

  • 1.4

    Solve problems involving mechanical energy

  • 1.5

    Solve problems involving electrical energy

2

Know about waves and light

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain transverse and longitudinal waves

  • 2.2

    Solve problems involving the wave formula

  • 2.3

    Explain the electromagnetic spectrum

  • 2.4

    Solve problems involving refractive index

  • 2.5

    Solve problems involving the lens formula

3

Know about nuclear and medical physics

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain alpha, beta and gamma radiation

  • 3.2

    Solve problems involving radioactive decay

  • 3.3

    Explain medical applications of radiation