PHYS 135bLg: Physics for the Life Sciences
Continuation of PHYS 135aLg for life sciences students. Covers electrostatics, electric fields, electric potential, DC electric circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, wave motion, sound and acoustics, geometric optics (lenses/mirrors), physical optics, and introductory modern/nuclear physics relevant to medical imaging (X-rays, MRI, PET scans).
This archive catalogs 10 free educational resources and past exams for PHYS 135bLg (Physics for the Life Sciences) at University of Southern California (USC), containing 3 midterm papers, 6 final examinations, and 1 quiz. Dated documents represent 8 distinct academic years between 2015 and 2024.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Kinematics in 1D and 2D: position, velocity, acceleration vectors, and projectile motion trajectories in PHYS 135bLg
- Newton's laws of motion: free-body diagrams, static/kinetic friction, circular motion, and centripetal acceleration
- Work, energy, and momentum: work-energy theorem, conservative forces, potential energy curves, and collision conservation laws
- Rotational dynamics and equilibrium: torque, moment of inertia, angular momentum conservation, and static equilibrium in Physics for the Life Sciences
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Final Exam 2015
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 135bLg Final Exam 2015
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 135bLg Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
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Final Exam 2016
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 135bLg Final Exam 2016
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Final Exam 2017
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 135bLg Final Exam 2017
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 135bLg Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
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Final Exam 2019
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 135bLg Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 135bLg Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2022
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 135bLg Final Exam 2022
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Final Exam 2024
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 135bLg Final Exam 2024
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Quiz 3
University of Southern California (USC) PHYS 135bLg Quiz 3
Assessment Inventory for PHYS 135bLg (10 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam 2024 | Final | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2017 | Final | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2016 | Final | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2015 | Final | 2015 | Illustrative Archive |
| Quiz 3 | Quiz | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 10 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 PHYS 135bLg archive?
This collection for PHYS 135bLg at University of Southern California (USC) catalogs 10 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Quizzes. 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 PHYS 135bLg collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2015 to 2024, representing 8 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free PHYS 135bLg past exams?
All cataloged PHYS 135bLg 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 University of Southern California (USC) course syllabus.