Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main focus of PHYS 2020 as outlined in the course syllabus?

Accepted Answer

The study of optics, electricity and magnetism, the atom, and the nucleus.

Question 2

A student is required to submit a lab report and take a lab quiz after each lab activity. What percentage of the final grade is determined by laboratory activities?

Accepted Answer

$$20\%$$

Question 3

If a student scores $$85\% on $$exams, $$90\% on $$lab activities, and $$80\% on $$homework assignments, what is their overall course grade? (Exams: $$65\%$$, Labs: $$20\%$$, Homework: $$15\%)$$

Accepted Answer

$$85.75\%$$

Question 4

Which of the following is a required corequisite for PHYS 2020?

Accepted Answer

PHYS 2021

Question 5

A student misses two lab activities without an excuse. According to the syllabus, what is the consequence?

Accepted Answer

Their lecture/lab course grade will be reduced by one letter.

Question 6

Which chapters from the textbook are covered in Exam 3, according to the course outline?

Accepted Answer

Chapters 19–20

Question 7

A student wants to access the digital textbook and homework assignments. Which online platform should they use?

Accepted Answer

WebAssign

Question 8

If a student has a disability that may affect their academic performance, what is the recommended action according to the syllabus?

Accepted Answer

Contact Disability Services or make an appointment with the instructor.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the grading scale for an 'A' in this course?

Accepted Answer

$$90.0 - 100$$

Question 10

A student is planning their study schedule. According to the suggested study procedure, what is the first step they should take before attending class?

Accepted Answer

Read the assigned topics/materials.

Question 11

If a student needs to make up a missed assignment, what must they provide according to the syllabus?

Accepted Answer

A note from a third party (e.g., doctor) or prior permission from the instructor.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a topic explicitly listed as covered in PHYS 2020?

Accepted Answer

Thermodynamics

Question 13

A student wants to check their grades for the lecture section. Which folder in D2L should they access?

Accepted Answer

Resources

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the policy on minors in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Minors (non-students under 18) are not permitted in the classroom.

Question 15

If a student wants to purchase a hard copy of the textbook, which publisher should they look for?

Accepted Answer

Brooks/Cole

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct ISBN-13 for the required textbook?

Accepted Answer

9781305965522

Question 17

A student is preparing for Exam 5. Which chapters should they focus on?

Accepted Answer

Chapters 27–30

Question 18

Which of the following is a recommended organizational strategy for this course?

Accepted Answer

Use a three-hole binder to keep all course materials organized.

Question 19

If a student wants to contact the Cengage publisher representative for WebAssign issues, which method is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Email Darchelle Cooper at darchelle.cooper@cengage.com

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the exam format for PHYS 2020?

Accepted Answer

120-minute closed-book examinations after each unit.

College Physics II (PHYS 2020/2021) – Syllabus and Study Guide

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