Testing MathJax

Just a quick test of MathJax for posting mathematics on my blog:

Here is an inline equation: $\sin^2(x)+\cos^2(x)=1$.

Here is a displayed equation: $$\frac{\pi}{2}.$$

Final Marks

I just submitted your final marks. They will need to be processed before you can see them --- maybe a day or two.

There were no failures.

The marks ranged from D- up to A+.

A couple of people did poorly on the exam and got a lower term mark than they probably should have.

I was happy with the marks and the exams looked pretty good overall.

If you are surprised with your mark send me an email and I can show you what happened.

Exam Marking

I am almost finished with the marking and should submit the marks Sunday evening (tomorrow evening).

Note that on question 5 the parts (a), (b), and (c) were labeled with "5 points" but the value of the question was listed as 30 points. The 30 point figure was correct --- the exam adds up to 200 points and that only worked out if question 5 was worth 30 points.

That being said, I've given you all the best mark based on considering question 5 as being worth either 15, or 30.

So it worked in your favour.

From Khadim

Hi Dr. Leon,

I booked the conference room 4124ME for review between 11am to 4 pm tomorrow Wed.
Would you post the information online and email it to the students as well.

Regards,

Khadim

From Rachel

Hello,

Could you please post on your course website that there will be a PASS mock exam tomorrow Wednesday April 18 from 3pm to 6 pm in PA 112.

Thank you

Exam Practice

Just to get your grey matter moving:

Some Class Notes

Someone emailed me about class notes for the last lecture. They are not neat, but this is what I wrote in class on my iPad. They may jog your memory or be of some help.

Also, someone asked for the old notes of Dr. Gauthier concerning Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law. I am not responsible for any errors in these slides ---- my lecture notes given in class covered the same material.

Verify Your Marks

I am still waiting for the Lab #5 marks. By the way, you should send an email to Deepak and Khadim, and ask them when and where to pick up your materials.

The marks I have recorded are below. Please verify them and if you see any problems let me know. The last four digits of your student ID is shown under the ID column.

Note that I took the better of your first or second test, or the combination that gave the highest score out of 25 (the term weight given to the tests).

Inan Inan Question

I'll leave this post up until Sunday night, and then I will delete it. The final question on the exam is taken from one of the following pages:

[EDITED TO REMOVE PHOTOS]

Ok, Ok, OK!

These threatening emails are getting serious!

Here are the old lecture slides (Dr. Gauthier's) concerning Polarization, for those who missed the class.

Final Exam Redacted Version

Probably by the time you've studied every possible permutation of the questions in the redacted version of the exam you will be more than ready for the real exam.

Test #2 Remarking and Solutions

Folks,

Deepak was last seen under a bus.

Ok, he made amends and has corrected the marking.

The average mark is now 69%, still not my cup o' tea, but not bad. I will return the tests tomorrow.

Meanwhile, you might want to check out the official solutions.

Other PA Sessions this week.....

....should go to their usual location (4124ME).

Please go to room 340 in the Azrieli Pavillion today for your PA session. Note that is not the Azrieli Theatre --- don't get confused.

Upcoming Lectures

Some slide material based on Dr. Gauthier's old slides may be useful for the upcoming lectures. I will probably modify/skip these on the fly during the lecture. Depends on how hot the room is!

March 21, 2012 Lecture Summary

We looked at:

Magnetic Vector Potential

The Magnetic Dipole

Force on a Magnetic Dipole

Ring Of Current Mathematica Solution

Here is the Mathematica solution for the magnetic field generated by a ring of current, on the axis of the ring of current.

PASS Mock Test #2

Rachel sent me word that there will be a mock test tonight in 112PA starting at 5:30pm. The mock test will be repeated on Thursday starting at 1:30pm (I assume in the same location).

Sample Questions for the Midterm

Folks, as requested, here are a few questions to get you thinking:

Ohhhh.......So Now It's MY Fault?

Ok, I am not disagreeing. You're a smart bunch and I was fairly shocked at the scores.

Please leave some (anonymous) comments that will help me help you to score better on the next test.

Let me know what you think was wrong with the first test, or why the scores were so low.

I am listening.