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Models in Physics, 8 ECTS credits.
/Fysikaliska modeller/
For:
IT
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 42
Rec. self-study hours: 171
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Physics, Applied Physics
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G1
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Aim:
To develop the ability to use, estimate and create models of physical systems related to classical mechanics. After successful examination the student should be able to model and analytically or numerically solve basic mechanics problems using motion equations, force laws, and derived momentum equations and energy principles.
Furthermore, the student should individually and in group be able to apply;
- experimental problem solving to handle problems related to mechanics.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Basic algebra, Calculus of one variable.
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Supplementary courses:
Electromagnetics, Modern Physics, Semiconductor Technology
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Organisation:
Problem based learning, Lectures, Group work.
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Course contents:
- Particle mechanics:
Kinematics; position, time, velocity, acceleration, angular position, angular velocity, angular acceleration, equations of motion, relative motion. Kinetics; mass, force, torque, Newton�?Ts laws of motion. Work, kinetic energy, power, conservative forces, potential energy, and energy conservation.
- Mechanics of particle systems and Statics:
Centre of mass, momentum, conservation of momentum, angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum, inertia. Statics; equilibrium, static equilibrium, and centre of gravity.
- Oscillations and waves in a mechanical system:
Amplitude, frequency, wavelength, period time, and angular frequency. Wave velocity superposition, interference, standing waves.
- Physics modeling:
The components of modeling. Experimental problem solving.
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Course literature:
R.D.Knight, "Physics for scientists and engineers", 3rd edition
Complementary material handed out at the course web-page.
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Examination: |
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A written exam
Problem solving, demonstration
Work in PBL-group
Written test
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3,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
3 ECTS
0 ECTS
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Quizzes etc. may give credits at the written examination. |
Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magnus Johansson
Examiner: Fredrik Karlsson
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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