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Mechanics I, 6 ECTS credits.
/Mekanik, grundkurs/
For:
FyN
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 50
Rec. self-study hours: 110
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Physics
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G1
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Aim:
The purpose of the course to develop the student's knowledge in classical mechanics and to lay a foundation for further studies in physics. Following the course,
the student should be able to:
- use kinematics to describe motion.
- solve problems, explain phenomena, and carry out calculations in mechanics by using Newton's laws of motion and conservation laws
- apply the theory in order to determine statics and dynamics of particles, particle systems, rigid bodies, and fluids.
- carry out mechanical experiments, and write a brief report of results and conclusions.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Calculus in 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:
Wave physics, Mechanics II, Analytical mechanics.
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Organisation:
Lectures, lessons, and laboratory work.
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Course contents:
Kinematics: position, velocity, acceleration, angular position, angular velocity, angular acceleration, relative motion.
Fundamental physical concepts: mass, force, linear momentum, angular momentum, torque, work, kinetic energy, power, conservative forces, potential energy.
Newton�?Ts laws of motion. Conservation of linear momentum, angular momentum, and energy.
Statics and dynamics of particles and particle systems.
Centre of mass. Total linear and angular momentum. Kinetic energy
of a particle system. Rotation of a rigid body. Moments of inertia. Equilibrium, static equilibrium. Newton´s theory of gravity. Statics and dynamics of fluids.
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Course literature:
Young and Freedman, 'University Physics', 13th edition, Pearson, 2011.
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Laboration course
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4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
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Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magnus Boman
Examiner: Magnus Boman
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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