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PHY 121 Week 6
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Main Objectives:
 | Be able to explain the basic principles on which electric generators work |
| Be able to explain the basic principles on which electric motors work |
| Be able to discuss the similarities and differences between electric and magnetic forces |
| Be able to explain what a transformer does |
| Be able to describe the major steps in electric power generation |
| Be able to discuss the difference between "base load" demand for electricity
and "peak load" including the difference in how these demands are met |
| Given the efficiency of each step, be able to calculate the efficiency for the entire
process |
| Be able to describe the operation of the various particle collection devices discussed
in this chapter. |
| Be able to discuss the various by-products produced by a coal-fired power plant |
| Be able to explain why current standards for particle emission limits based on particle
size are better than the old ones which were based solely on total mass emitted. |
| Be able to explain what acid rain is, how it is produced, and what its effects are. |
| Be able to explain what the federal Acid Rain Program is. |
| Be able to explain at least two ways of controlling sulfur oxide emissions |
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| Monday |
Lecture and demonstrations on magnetism and the connections between
electricity and magnetism. Outside of class: Do Ch. 4 questions 31, 37,
40, and 49. Read all of Chapter 5. Make a list of the 5 most important
concepts in Chapter 5. |
| Wednesday |
Small group exercise related to Chapter 5. Begin discussion of the
operation of power plants. Outside of class: Complete Ch. 5 homework
questions 1, 2 and 5 |
| Friday |
Continue discussion of power plants and discuss acid rain.
Introduction to group projects. Outside of class: Do Ch. 5
homework questions 8, 16, 22, and 28. Begin review for Wednesday's exam on Chapters
3, 4 and 5. |
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