Teaching code

4S009867

Teacher

Pasquina Marzola

Coordinator

Pasquina Marzola

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

FIS/01 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS

Period

Semester 2 dal Mar 4, 2024 al Jun 14, 2024.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with an introduction to the experimental method and the basics of classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Upon completion of the course: students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the laws of classical mechanics, and thermodynamics; students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and understanding skills to solve problems of mechanics and thermodynamics; students will have the capability to apply the fundamental concepts of classical mechanics and thermodynamics to the resolution of practical problems that they will meet during forthcoming studies; students will develop the skills required to continue the studies in an autonomous way in those disciplines pertaining to the graduation in Computer Science that require the application and knowledge of the laws of Physics.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Basic knowledge of algebra, geometry, derivatives and integral calculus.

Program

Introduction to Vectors
Dimensional analysis, unit conversion, coordinate systems, review of trigonometry, vector and scalar quantities, dot product, vector addition, cross product: graphical method and analytical method.
Motion
Average velocity and instantaneous velocity, average acceleration, instantaneous acceleration, free fall, position-velocity-acceleration vectors, projectile motion, uniform circular motion, tangential and radial acceleration, relative velocity, and reference frames.
Laws of Motion and Newton's Laws
Concept of force, Newton's First Law, the concept of mass, Newton's Second Law and resultant force, gravitational force and weight, Newton's Third Law, static and dynamic friction, uniform circular motion, and Newton's Law, introduction to fundamental forces, conservative and dissipative forces.
Energy and Energy Transfer
Concept of work, work done by a constant force, work done by a variable force, kinetic energy, non-isolated systems, dynamic friction and work, potential energy, isolated systems, concept of conservative force, potential energy from gravitational force, work-energy theorem.
Momentum and Collisions
Momentum and its conservation, concept of impulse, elastic and inelastic collisions, collisions in two dimensions, center of mass, and motion of a system of particles.
Rotational Motion
Angular position, velocity, and acceleration. Rigid body, rigid body in constant rotation, rigid body in constant angular acceleration, rotational and translational quantities, concept of rotational kinetic energy, moment of a force, introduction to cross product, rigid body and resultant moment of forces, levers, definition of angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum, rolling of rigid bodies, rotational kinetic energy.
Gravity
Overview of Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
Oscillatory Motion
Mass-spring system, Hooke's law, simple harmonic motion, energy in harmonic motion, simple pendulum and introduction to compound pendulum, damped oscillations.
Fluid Mechanics
Pressure, pressure and depth, pressure measurement, Archimedes' principle, Pascal's law, ideal fluid, fluid dynamics and continuity equation, flow rate, Bernoulli's theorem, viscous fluid.
Thermodynamics
Definition of temperature, thermal expansion, definition of heat, specific heat, equation of state for ideal gases, introduction to statistical thermodynamics, thermodynamic transformations, entropy.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Frontal lessons with examples and exercises on the topics covered.

Learning assessment procedures

Written tests, with exercises to be solved on the course program and similar to those that are done in class. Students will be allowed to use their textbooks, calculator, and notes during the exam.

Evaluation criteria

A score will be assigned to each proposed exercise. The sum of the scores of the exercises will be equivalent to the maximum grade (30/30)

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade will be the sum of the scores of the individual problems, for a total of 30/30. The highest distinction may be awarded after a comprehensive integration of the written examination.

Exam language

Italiano