Knowledge and understanding
The students will be introduced to the logic of Physics.
- Applying knowledge and understanding
The students will learn to apply elementary notions of classical mechanics.
- Making judgements
The students are supposed to get an ability to analyze simple problems in Phsyics.
- Communication skills
The students are supposed to communicate simple Classical Physics problems using appropriate wording
Learning skills
During the course, the students will practice their skill in organization, time management, notetaking, active listening, public speaking, critical-thinking, evaluation, text interpretation, annotative reading, problem solving, curiosity, open-mindedness.
Introduction to the logic of Physics
1. G. Douglas, Physics: principles with applications, global edition (2015), Pearson Education, 1st edition (2015).
2. D. Young and S. Stadler, Physics: international adaption, Wiley John + Sons, 12th edition (2022).
Argomenti | Riferimenti testi | |
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1 | Introduction to Physics; units and dimensions; vectors (2 hours) | textbook 1, chapter 1; textbook 2, chapter 1 |
2 | Kinematics in one and two dimensions (4 hours) | textbook 1, chapters 2 and 3; textbook 2, chapters 2 and 3 |
3 | Dynamics: Newton laws (3 hours) | textbook 1, chapters 4 and 5; textbook 2, chapters 4 and 5 |
4 | Work and energy; momentum (3 hours) | textbook 1, chapters 6 and 7; textbook 2, chapters 6 and 7 |
5 | Static equilibrium (2 hours) | textbook 1, chapter 9; textbook 2, chapter 10 |
Explanation of the notions of velocity and accelerations.
Explanations of the notions of work and energy.Providing examples
Explanations of first principle of thermodynamics
Explanations of the second principle of thermodynamics