UBC PHYS 131
Energy and Waves
PHYS 131 is a calculus-based physics course focusing on the principles of energy and wave behavior. The course covers topics such as fluid dynamics, harmonic oscillators, traveling and standing waves, sound, and the interference of light waves, including diffraction. Emphasis is placed on understanding the concepts and mastering their application in problem-solving.
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Video Lectures list
- Pressure/fluid pressure/Hydraulic lift
- Bouyancy
- Dynamic fluid
- Intro to Simple harmonic Waves part 1
- Intro to Simple Harmonic Waves part 2
- Velocity, Acceleration, Horizontal and vertical spring, energy
- Damped oscillation, pendulum
- Bernoulli, SHM and Damped oscillation practice session
- Midterm 1 Review
- Traveling wave 1
- Traveling waves 2
- Sound and Doppler effect
- Wave interference (same direction, Standing)
- Fixed at both ends
- Open-open/Open-closed/Beats/Sound
- Light Interference and double slit
- Single slit, Diffraction grating, Circular aperture
- Nuclear Physics 1
- Nuclear Physics 2
- Phys 131 final prep
Our Teaching Philosophy
We teach you not just how to memorize formulas but how to apply them effectively to solve problems involving waves, fluids, and light interference.
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