PHYSICS 1251: E&M, Waves, Optics, Modern Physics
Course exam catalog and study material archive for E&M, Waves, Optics, Modern Physics at Ohio State University (OSU). Request verified past exam papers and study resources directly through our student community.
Course Description
Second semester calculus-based physics exploring electrostatics, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance, magnetic fields, induction, Maxwell's equations, wave propagation, and physical optics.
This archive catalogs 13 free educational resources and past exams for PHYSICS 1251 (E&M, Waves, Optics, Modern Physics) at Ohio State University (OSU), containing 5 midterm papers, 7 final examinations, and 1 worksheet. Dated documents represent 7 distinct academic years between 2017 and 2023.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Calculus-based electrostatics: Gauss's Law surface integrals, electric potential gradients, and dielectric polarization in PHYSICS 1251
- Magnetostatics and Ampere's Law: magnetic field line integrals, solenoid inductance, and magnetic dipole moments at OSU
- Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves: displacement current, wave equations, Poynting vectors, and light polarization
- Wave interference and quantum introduction: double-slit diffraction patterns, wave-particle duality, and de Broglie wavelength in E&M, Waves, Optics, Modern Physics
Study Resource for E&M, Waves, Optics, Modern Physics
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Final Exam 2017
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Final Exam 2017
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
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Final Exam 2018
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Final Exam 2018
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Final Exam 2019
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
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Final Exam 2020
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Final Exam 2020
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2021
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Final Exam 2021
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
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Final Exam 2022
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Final Exam 2022
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
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Final Exam 2023
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Final Exam 2023
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Worksheet 1
Ohio State University (OSU) PHYSICS 1251 Worksheet 1
Assessment Inventory for PHYSICS 1251 (13 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2023 | Midterm | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2021 | Final | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2018 | Final | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2017 | Final | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 1 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 13 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this PHYSICS 1251 archive?
This collection for PHYSICS 1251 at Ohio State University (OSU) catalogs 13 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this PHYSICS 1251 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2017 to 2023, representing 7 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free PHYSICS 1251 past exams?
All cataloged PHYSICS 1251 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the Ohio State University (OSU) course syllabus.