Introduction to scientific methods. Kinematics. Dynamics of a particle. Dynamics of particle systems.
Dynamics of rigid bodies.
Fluyd Mechanics. Oscillations. Thermodynamics. Electricity. Magnetism.
Dielectric materials.
Magnetic materials. Maxwell equations. Electromagnetics waves.
Introduction to modern physics.
Part I
P. Mazzoldi, M. Nigro, C. Voci
Elementi di Fisica - Meccanica e Termodinamica
Edises, Napoli ISBN: 8879592084
Part II
P. Mazzoldi, M. Nigro, C. Voci
Elementi di Fisica - Elettromagnetismo e Onde
Edises, Napoli
Part I and II
Mara Bruzzi, Esercizi svolti di fisica generale
Editrice Esculapio - Progetto Leonardo - Bologna
ISBN: 978-88-7488-247-2
notes taken during lessons
Learning Objectives
The course is intended to teach a scientific method for the analysis of main physics phenomena
on the following themes: mechanics, thermodynamics electromagnetism. Some of the fundamental aspects of modern physics are also reviewed.
Prerequisites
1) Knowledge of High School Maths concepts,
2) ability to correctly use such concepts in calculus.
Teaching Methods
lessons and assignments with solutions.
Type of Assessment
written and oral exams for both Physics I: mechanics and thermodynamics and Physics II: electromagnetism and introduction to modern physics. Oral exam is not compulsory if the score of the relative written exam is equal or higher than 21/30.
Course program
Part I Topics include: space and time; straight-line kinematics; motion in a plane; forces and equilibrium; experimental basis of Newton's laws; particle dynamics; universal gravitation; collisions and conservation laws; work and potential energy; vibrational motion; conservative forces; inertial forces and non-inertial frames; central force motions; rigid bodies and rotational dynamics. Mechanics of fluids; Thermodynamics laws.
Part II Topics include: electrostatics, dielectric and magnetic media, magnetic induction, electromagnetic energy and momentum; Electromagnetic waves; introduction to modern physics concepts.