Description
This course is a combined theoretical and experimental introductory course. The theoretical part comprises classical mechanics, thermodynamics together with waves and acoustics. The experimental part, which is closely linked to the theory part, comprises an introduction to basic equipment and a number of excersises.
Content
The theoretical part
Classical Mechanics
1. Units, Physical quantities and vectors.
2. Motion, velocity and acceleration.
3. Newton's laws and applications of these.
4. Work and kinetic energy.
5. Potential energy and energy conservation.
6. Momentum.
7. Rotation of rigid bodies.
8. Mechanical equilibrium and elasticity.
9. Gravitation, motion of planets and the Kepler's laws.
10. Periodic motion, harmonic oscillator and resonance.
11. Fluid mechanics.
Thermodynamics
1. Temperature and heat.
2. Thermal properties of matter.
3. The laws of thermodynamics.
Waves and Acoustics
1. Mechanical waves.
2. Wave interference and normal modes.
3. Sound and hearing.
The experimental part
The floowing 3-hour excersises are planned:
1. Introduction to apparatus
2. Kenimatics and dynamics
3. Work and momentum
4. Rotation and rigid bodies.
5. Vibrations and resonance
6. Thermodynamics.
7. Waves.
Literature
The theoretical part:
Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedman: " University Physics"
The experimental part:
Same as above, plus notes and manuals.
Timetable
Theoretical part: 3 hours of lecture each week and 4 hours of exercises in weeks with no experimental lessons and 2 hours of exercises in weeks with experimental lessons.
Experimental part: 3 hours every second week (on average).
Evaluation
A four-hour written exam in January.
Teachers
Theoretical part: Brian Bech Nielsen
Experimental part: Helge Knudsen
ECTS-credits
10
Semester
Fall