Physics for Engineering

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2029.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

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.