Physics (FYSLC0001), 6 op

Basic information

Prerequisites

None

Course contents (core content level)

1. Power of 10 notation. Conversion of units. Vectors and components of vectors. The dot product.
2. The definitions of velocity and acceleration and the graphical interpretation of these. One- and two-dimensional kinematics for constant acceleration.
3. Uniform circular motion. Centripetal acceleration.
4. Newton?s second law with applications. Force as a vector. Solutions for cases with several constant forces. The inclined plane. Friction.
5. Gravitational interaction.
6. The gravitational field. Satellite orbits.
7. Work done by a constant force. Kinetic and gravitational potential energy. Conservation of mechanical energy. Power.
8. Linear momentum, impulse
9. Electric charge. Coulomb?s law. The electric field of a point charge. The electric field of an infinite sheet. Potential energy in a homogeneous electric field. Potential difference.
10. Conductors and dielectrics.
11. Capacitance. The parallel plate capacitor. Capacitors in series and in parallel.
12. Current. Resistance. Ohm?s law. Resistors in series and in parallel.
13. Source of emf. Simple DC circuits. Power. Ammeters and voltmeters

Course contents (additional)

Core contents (additional)

1. Non-uniform circular motion
2. Non-constant forces, Newton?s third law, static friction, motion in resistive media, dynamics of circular motion
3. Work for non-constant forces
4. Temperature and heat
5. Fluids
6. Area vector, flux, Gauss?s law
7. Electric field of a charge distribution
8. Electric-field energy
9. Internal resistance of a source
10. RC-circuit

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

During completion of this course the student acquires basic knowledge of physical concepts, laws, principles and theories in the fields of kinematics, dynamics, fluids, thermal physics and electricity. Student becomes aware that physical theories are based on and verified by observations and measurements.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

During completion of this course the student will learn how to formulate and solve equations related to basic physical problems that appear in the fields of physics covered by this course. The knowledge gained helps the student in independent information acquisition in further studies and professional activities.

Recommended reading

Harris Benson.1995.: University Physics Revised Edition. John Wiley & Sons

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures: 56 h
Tutorials: 28 h
Individual learning assignment: 10 h
Exams: 3?3 h = 9 h
Student?s workload: student workload analysis not carried out
Total: -

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Assessment is based on student activity during classes, individual tests, one individual learning assignment and three exams.

In order to pass the course (grade 1) all the individual tests, individual learning assignment and exams have to be completed successfully.

Related competences of the degree programme

Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills