Physics I

By the end of this course the student will have acquired basic knowledge on fundamental concepts of: 1. Newtonian Mechanics: Motion in a straight line and the plane, Newton's laws, circular motion, work and kinetic energy, conservation of energy, momentum and impulse, rotational motion, composite motion, angular momentum, static equilibrium, oscillations 2. Wave Mechanics: Definition of waves. Speed​​. Mathematical concepts. Harmonic waves: amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period. Longitudinal-transverse waves. Applications: Waves in a string, sound waves. Reflection of waves. Superposition of waves: Stationary waves, Interference. Doppler effect.

Objectives

By the end of this course the student will have developed the following skills: Ability to learn and understand fundamental concepts of Newtonian mechanics and thermodynamics. Ability to use this knowledge and solve complicated physical problems. Ability to deal with unknown problems and solve them. Ability to collaborate with others for the solution of scientifically oriented problems.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite courses. Basic mathematical principles will be revised (vectors - derivatives-integrals) when necessary.

Syllabus

1. Motion in one dimension 2. Motion in two dimensions 3. Newton 's Laws of motion - Applications 4. Circular motion 5. Work and energy 6. Potential energy and conservation of energy 7. Linear momentum and collisions 8. Rigid body rotation 9. Mechanical Equilibrium 10. Rolling, 11. Angular Momentum 12. Oscillations 13. Mechanical waves