OVERVIEW

The course aims to provide a usable knowlledge of general physics (mechnics and hints on thermodynamics) making student able to practically use the concept explained

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course provides basic knowledge on the mechanics of the material point and on the mechanics of systems and rigid bodies and enables the student to describe their motion in the context of classical physics.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes consist both in a knowledge of the basics concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics, as well as the ability to solve simple problems

PREREQUISITES

A good knowladge of algebra and trigonometry. The studend must know and be able to use vector calculus, limits, derivatives and integrals

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal lessons

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1 Measurements

2 Motion in one dimension

3 Force and Newton's laws

4 Motion in two and three dimensions

5 Tension, frictions, velocity dependent forces

6 Momentum

7 System of particles

8 Rotational kinematics

9 Rotational dynamics

10 Angular momentum

11 Work and kinetic energy

12 Potential energy

13 Conservation of energy

14 Temperature

15 The first principle of thermodynamics

16 Entropy and the second law

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Resnick, Hallidy and Krane - Physics vol. 1

Fermi - Thermodynamics

Nelson, Best, McLean - Schum's outline of theory and problems of engineering mechanics

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy