Engineering Physics (FYSLD0001), 3 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..
7. Work done by a constant force. Kinetic and gravitational potential energy. Conservation of mechanical energy. Power.
8. Linear momentum, impulse

Topics that refer to lab projects:

9. Computer based measurements. Sensors
10. Graphical representation of data. Curve fitting. Linearization.
11. Motion sensor: Friction. Velocity and acceleration from position data
12. Gravitational acceleration
13. Acceleration sensor: Velocity and position from acceleration data

Course contents (additional)

1. Non-uniform circular motion
2. Linear momentum
3. Mean value, standard deviation, estimates of reliability of calculated value of quantity, error limits, significant numbers
4. Newton?s third law
5. Satellite orbits

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, and dynamics. 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 student also gets experience in making measurements. The student learns to use a number of measuring devices in practice and becomes aware of the possibilities of modern measuring systems. The student learns applications of computer based measurement systems and sensors and achieves the skills of estimating measurement uncertainties and writing reports.
The knowledge gained helps the student in independent information acquisition in further studies and professional activities.
When completing this course the student

Recommended reading

Harris Benson.1996. University Physics Revised Edition. John Wiley & Sons

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures: 14 h
Tutorials: 14 h
Laboratory work: 14 h
Individual learning assignment: 5 h
Exams: 1?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 one exam.

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

Related competences of the degree programme

Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills