Department of Physics

University of California, San Diego

Physics 2B Electricity and Magnetism (4 units)
Summer Session I, 2014
June 30, 2014 August 2, 2014
Instructor:

Brian Shotwell, bshotwell@ucsd.edu

Office Location: Mayer Hall Addition (MHA) 4514
Office Hours: Tuesday 12:30pm 1:30pm, Wednesday 4:00pm 5:00pm

Teaching Assistant:

Song-Mao Liao, sliao@physics.ucsd.edu

Office Location: Mayer Hall Addition (MHA) 2702 (Physics Tutorial Center)
Office Hours: Wednesday 10:00am 11:00am

Course Coordinator:

Patti Hey, plhey@physics.ucsd.edu

Office Location: Mayer Hall Addition (MHA) 2571

Course Webpage: (login with your UCSD account) https://ted.ucsd.edu/

Course Schedule: Lecture:

MTuWTh

11:00am-12:20pm YORK 2622

Section ID: 812692

Discussion:

Tu

2:00-3:50pm

CENTER 105

Problem-Solving:

2:00-3:50pm

CENTER 115

Final Exam:

F 08/01/14

11:30am-2:29pm

TBA

Textbook: Fundamentals of Physics, 10th Edition by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker.

We will be using chapters 21-31 of the main textbook. Since we are only using a portion of the
1300+ page text, UCSD has a custom version with these chapters sold at the bookstore. The
schedule of classes lists this as:
Fundamentals Of Physics (phys 2b Custom), 10 Edition, 9781118810415
The 9th edition is almost identical and would be perfectly fine if you're looking to save money.
In fact, the problem numbers are exactly the same for the two editions.
Course Information: Physics 2B is the second of a four-quarter introductory physics sequence
intended for engineering and physical-science majors. This quarter consists of a standard sequence of
electricity & magnetism. The topics we will be concentrating on are:
Electric Charge, Electric Forces, Electric Fields, and Gauss's Law (Chapters 21-23).
Electric Potential, Potential Energy, and Capacitance (Chapters 24-25).
Current, Resistance, and Direct Current (DC) Circuits (Chapters 26-27).
Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields (Chapters 28-29).
Faraday's Law and Inductance (Chapter 30).
Electromagnetic Oscillations and Alternating Current (AC) Circuits (part of Chapter 31).
This is the order in which the topics will be presented. The first midterm will cover the first two topics,
the second midterm the middle two, and the final exam will cover all.

Homework: Read the book. The book makes sense and is reasonably concise. Each chapter is only
~15-25 pages (not including the pages devoted to problems), and we will cover at most one chapter per
lecture. You can read 15 pages a day.
In addition to reading the book, you will need to solve end-of-chapter exercises to help you
learn the material. The book splits these exercises into two groups: questions, which are conceptual and
test understanding of the concepts without requiring a ton of algebra, and problems, which are more
traditional and math-based. To help you study, solutions to all of the problems* from the relevant
chapters will be posted, and I would recommend doing as many exercises as it takes for you to feel
comfortable with the material. Homework will not be turned in and does not count for your grade.
Even though solutions to all of the problems are posted, solutions are not available for the
conceptual end-of-chapter questions. Make sure you go over these as well, as the tests will definitely
have a fair number of conceptual questions. The best way to learn the answers to these is to bug the TA
during the discussions and problem-solving sessions (or by email, or by questions on ted.ucsd.edu).
I have selected a few questions / problems from each chapter that might be better than others for
various reasons (the topics are especially important, the problems may be less ambiguous than others,
the difficulty level is about the same as that of a midterm problem, the problem has a pretty picture,
etc.). This list should be a good starting point, but it is not exhaustive of the types of problems you're
expected to know how to do for the exams.
* Solutions are from the 9th edition. The problem numbers from the two editions match up, but any sort of reference of the
solution to the textbook is probably not right. For example, if the solution says see Eq. (21.32) in the book, this is a
reference to the 9 th edition and the equation number is probably different than the corresponding eq. in our 10 th edition.

Suggested Homework Questions / Problems (from the 10th edition, but the 9th edition is identical):
Chapter 21:

Q: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12.
P: 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 13, 19, 21, 25, 42, 44, 57.

Chapter 22:

Q: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.
P: 1, 6, 8, 14, 19, 28, 29, 31, 44, 45, 53, 74, 83.

Chapter 23:

Q: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12.
P: 2, 5, 10, 12, 15, 20, 21, 27, 28, 30, 37, 49, 53, 55, 59, 65.

Chapter 24:

Q: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (all Q).

P: 2, 3, 4, 6, 26, 32, 34, 37, 43, 49, 59, 62, 68, 69, 72, 79, 96.

Chapter 25:

Q: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (all Q).

P: 1, 3, 10, 11, 14, 19, 22, 28, 31, 33, 40, 48, 49, 58, 69.

Chapter 26:

Q: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.
P: 1, 8, 11, 25, 30, 43, 49, 51, 55, 57, 58, 65, 67.

Chapter 27:

Q: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

P: 2, 8, 19, 22, 29, 45, 49, 54, 59, 65, 71, 78, 87, 92, 95.

Chapter 28:

Q: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11.
P: 1, 2, 5, 6, 28, 34, 41, 45, 48, 50, 63, 90.

Chapter 29:

Q: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (all Q).

P: 1, 2, 3, 10, 12, 22, 27, 33, 39, 41, 42, 47, 52, 71, 77, 81.

Chapter 30:

Q: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

P: 1, 7, 9, 11, 22, 27, 28, 29, 34, 36, 37, 44, 49, 54, 55, 65, 69, 73, 75, 85, 89.

Chapter 31:

Q: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13.
P: 2, 5, 9, 17, 25, 29, 30, 32, 34, 76, 85.

Grading Policy: Your final course grade will be determined from the higher of two options:

Option 1:
25% Midterm 1
25% Midterm 2
50% Final Exam

Option 2:
25% Your Best Midterm
75% Final Exam

Warning: Do not assume that you will do better on the final exam than on your lowest midterm! It is
almost always the case in physics classes that the final exam has an average that is 5-10% lower than
the averages for the midterms.
Final grades will not be determined until the end of the summer session. The A-/B+ cutoff is usually in
the mid-70s (overall % for the course), and the B-/C+ cutoff is usually in the low-60s. If your final
grade is below a 50%, then you are in danger of failing the course.
Keep in mind the following additional items:
If your overall grade is under 50%, and if you'd prefer an F over a D, send me an email at
the end of the final exam letting me know this.
If you are taking this class pass / no-pass, you need at least a 50% to pass.
Exams: There will be two midterms; see the course schedule below for the dates and content of the
midterms. Because of the two grading options (it is possible to drop a midterm and have the final exam
count for that part of the grade), there will be no makeup midterms. If you can't make it to the final
exam and at least one midterm, then you shouldn't be taking this course.
All exams will be multiple choice. The midterms will be 16 questions in length and the final
exam will be 32 questions. I will provide at least one practice test for each exam (probably two for the
midterms) so that you'll have an idea of what the exams will be like.
You are allowed one 8.5 x 11 cheat sheet (both sides okay) for each midterm and three sheets
for the final exam, as well as scratch paper to work out problems. Since you are allowed cheat sheet(s)
during the tests, the TA does not need to write anything on the board during the tests, and so any
constants you need to look up when answering the homework problems should probably be on your
cheat sheet (for example: mass and charge of electron/proton, converting between eV and Joules, etc.).
Graphing calculators are allowed, but nothing fancier than a TI-89 (e.g., no laptops or cell phones). If
you are uncertain about your calculator, then you should check with the TA or the instructor before the
first test to ensure it is allowed.
See the next page (Scantrons / Test Instructions) for more details on what you are required to
bring to the exams, and for directions to follow in filling out your scantron.
Approximately 70% of the final exam will cover material that was also tested on midterms 1
and 2, and the other 30% of the final exam will cover material presented after midterm 2.
Academic Dishonesty: Please read UC Policy on Integrity of Scholarship of the UCSD General
Catalog. These rules will be enforced. For all exams, cheating includes, but is not limited to: submitting
another person's work as your own, collaboration with another person during the exam, copying from
another student in class, and the use of any unauthorized materials or aids during the exam.

Scantrons / Test Instructions: Follow these directions very carefully to avoid being penalized:
1. During the first midterm, there will be a cover page with a 3-digit course ID. This Exam
Code / Exam Number is your identity for the course it is the only way for the TA and I
to communicate grades to you. Results to midterms and the final will be posted on the course
webpage by this exam code number. Remember this number for the rest of the course put
it in your phone, tattoo it to your arm, whatever.
2. You will have to provide your own scantron form for each test you take in this class. It is
scantron form X-101864-PAR-L. These are red and sold at the UCSD bookstore. You can also
get them for cheaper at the general store co-op. You must also bring a #2 pencil to the exams
scantrons filled out in pen will not be accepted.
3. You're required to have a photo I.D. with you for each test. Acceptable identification includes:
College I.D., Driver License / State Identification Card, or Passport; anything else must be
approved beforehand. This is especially important for the final exam, but required for all tests.
4. In addition to showing up to each exam with your exam code number (except the first, where
you will be given your exam code number), a pencil, the correct scantron form, and an I.D., you
must follow all of the following directions or you will be penalized up to 20% for that test:
Write down AND bubble in your 3-digit exam code number under EXAM NUMBER.
Do NOT write or bubble in anything under ID NUMBER.
Bubble in the TEST FORM (A-D) that appears at the top of your midterm/final.
Write your name on your scantron.
Turn in your scantron to the correct pile (A-D).
Use the correct scantron form: X-101864-PAR-L. Use a pencil!
Here's a sample of what your scantron should look like when you turn it in:

Any questions related to exam code numbers, scantrons, midterm grades / answers to midterms, etc.
should be addressed to the TA.

Course Schedule (tentative; subject to change):

Date
Mon, June 30

Topics
Introduction, Electric Charges, Coulomb's Law

Sections in Halliday/Resnick/Walker
21.1-21.3

Tues, July 1

Electric Fields w/ Examples, Dipoles

22.1-22.3, 22.6-22.7

Wed, July 2

Continuous Charge Distributions, Electric Flux

Thurs, July 3

Symmetry and Gauss's Law w/ Examples

Mon, July 7

Electric Potential, Equipotentials, Electric Potential

Energy

24.1-24.3, 24.5-24.6

Tues, July 8

Energy of a Charge Configuration, Conductors,

Capacitance and Capacitors

24.7-24.8, 25.1-25.5

Wed, July 9

Catch-up, Review, Problem-Solving

22.4-22.5, 23.1
23.2-23.6

N/A

Thurs, July 10

Midterm 1

Chapters 21-25

Mon, July 14

Current, Resistance/Resistivity, Ohm's Law, Power

26.1-26.5

Tues, July 15

Circuits, Kirchoff's Rules, RC-Circuits

27.1-27.4

Wed, July 16

(Finish the previous two days, examples)

Thurs, July 17

Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Forces

Mon, July 21

Magnetic Torque, Mag. Dipoles I, Biot-Savart Law

Tues, July 22

Ampere's Law with Examples, Solenoids and

Toroids, Magnetic Dipoles II

Wed, July 23

Catch-up, Review, Problem-Solving

Thurs, July 24

Midterm 2

Mon, July 28

Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law, Motional EMF

Tues, July 29

Mutual Inductance, Self-Inductance and Inductors,

RL-circuits, Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field

Wed, July 30

LC Oscillations, AC Basics

Thurs, July 31

Final Review

Fri, August 1

FINAL EXAM

(above)
28.1, 28.4, 28.6
28.7-28.8, 29.1-29.2
29.3-29.5
N/A
Chapters 26-29
30.1-30.3
30.9, 30.4-30.8
31.1-31.3
N/A
All of the Above!

Summary:

Midterm 1 Material: Chapters 21-25 (skip 24.4, 25.6).

Midterm 2 Material: Chapters 26-29.
Post Midterm 2 Material: Chapter 30, part of 31.

Additional Sections / Topics you can skip:

Because of the quick pace of this course (an entire course in 5 weeks!), I may not get to cover all of this
material in lecture. If we skip additional sections from what is listed above, I will create an
announcement on the course webpage listing the additional topics you aren't responsible for. Otherwise,
any of the above can appear on the exams.