Friday, February 1, 2008

End of Physics 11-02 of 2007-2008

This is the end of this semester's physics class. We've completed the course and exam. Hopefully everybody has passed with flying colours. But this doesn't mean we stop learning about Physics. No I'm not telling you to take grade 12 Physics but to look around when you walk, drive, or crawl along the floor. You will see an array of Physics all around. So keep this in mind and have a happy second semester everyone. Good luck in the future :)

Friday, January 25, 2008

The End of Grade 11 Physics

Hi everyone:
Good luck to you in writing the exam. Hope this blog helped you in the course.
Thanks to all who contributed, in a big way or in a small way.
See you in grade 12 physics.
Ms K

Magnetism & Electromagnetism Test Answers

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Electromagnetism

Well today we worked on a sheet about right hand rules and also went over a magnetic field worksheet as well as other excersise questions.

Our test is tomorrow so here's a few things to remember.

First Right Hand Rule:

-Thumb points to the direction that the current flows.
-The other fingers point in the direction that the magnetic field circles in.

Second Right Hand Rule:

-This is used when you have an electromagnetic field.
- The iron core inside the coil increases the magnet's strength.
-The direction of the thumb points to the North pole of the magnet.
-The direction of the conventional current flow is indicated by the direction which the fingers curl.

Third Right Hand Rule:

-The thumb represents the direction of the current.
-The fingers represent the direction of the magnetic field.
- The direction of the force acting on the wire is represented by the direction of the palm.

Don't forget this equation:

B = f / IL

F is the force of the conductor in Newtons.
B is the magnitude of the magnetic field strength in Teslas.
I is the current in the conductor in amperes.
L is the length of the condutor in the magnetic field in metres.

Well that's it for me. Good luck on the test tomorrow and on the exam on Monday. Study diligently!

Good bye blog, good bye peers, see you next semester Ms. K!

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Electromagnetism

Today in class we watched a DVD on magnetism and electromagnetism.
Then we went over the Chapter 36-1 answers and Electromagnetism Questions.
After that, we received two new sheets called Exercises and Magnetic Fields Worksheet.
Physics test on Thursday (magnetism and electromagnetism)
Remember, Physics Exam is on Monday, January 28th (afternoon from 1-3 pm)