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
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.
Learning outcomes consist both in a knowledge of the basics concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics, as well as the ability to solve simple problems
A good knowladge of algebra and trigonometry. The studend must know and be able to use vector calculus, limits, derivatives and integrals
Frontal lessons
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
Resnick, Hallidy and Krane - Physics vol. 1
Fermi - Thermodynamics
Nelson, Best, McLean - Schum's outline of theory and problems of engineering mechanics
PAOLO SARACCO (President)
FABIO CAVALIERE
GIOVANNI RIDOLFI (President Substitute)
