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SK1112 Physics I 9.0 credits

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This is a fundamental course in classical physics. It covers acoustics, electrical fields, magnetic fields, and optics. There are several laboratory experiments.

The first lab.-based bart of the course is early in the year (Sept-Oct). THe main part of the course is later in spring (March-May).

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Application

For course offering

Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students

Application code

50218

Headings with content from the Course syllabus SK1112 (Autumn 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Electrostatics: Field and potential, Gauss’s theorem, metals and dielectrics, the capacitor, electrostatic energy.

Magnetism: Sources of the field, force and torque, magnetic materials and magnetic energy, technical applications, induction and inductance, mechanical waves.

Electromagnetic waves: Geometrical optics, polarization, interference and diffraction, coherence.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:

  • solve technical problems relevant to its program related to electric and magnetic fields, mechanical and electromagnetic waves, and assess the reasonableness of the solution.
  • use physical measurement methods and instruments, evaluate measurement data and report results and evaluate limitations.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

As for the M- and T-programmes.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignments, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Written exam (TEN1; 5 ECTS, grading scale A-F).
Hand-in assignments (INL1; 1 ECTS, grading scale P/F).
Passed lab experiments (LAB1; 1 ECTS, grading scale P/F), (LAB2; 2 ECTS, grading scale P/F).

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

Yes

Examiner

Profile picture Ulf Göran Manneberg

Profile picture Anna Burvall

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Applied undergraduate Physics

Main field of study

Physics, Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Anna Burvall (anna.burvall@biox.kth.se)