The course aims at providing the basics of mechanics and thermodynamics. The kinematics and dynamics of the motion of a material point and of more complex systems will be presented. The laws of the thermodynamics will be discussed and analysed from both macroscopic and microscopic points of view. By the end of the course, students should be able to: apply the acquired knowledge to discuss the topics covered in class, solve and critically analyse problems in mechanics and thermodynamics.
Course Prerequisites
Analysis I
Teaching Methods
Classroom lectures Classroom experiments for selected in-depth studies Analysis and solution of mechanics and thermodynamics problems
Assessment Methods
Written test and oral exam 1) Written test: 1 mechanics problem + 1 thermodynamics problem to be carried out in 2 hours 2) Oral exam: discussions of topics held in class
Texts
P.Mazzoldi, M.Nigro,C.Voci: "Fisica-Volume I", Edises, second edition
Contents
Kinematics and dynamics of the material point. Relative motions. Dynamics of the systems of points. Basic aspects of the rigid body dynamics. Gravitation laws. Fluid mechanics. Thermodynamics.
Extended summary
Kinematics of the material point: uniform linear motion, uniform accelerated motion, circular motion, harmonic motion and dumped oscillations. Relative motions. The three laws of dynamics. Force fields, potential energy, non-conservative force-fields (friction).The momentum theorem and the kinetic energy theorem; the mechanical energy, momentum and angular momentum conservation laws. Dynamics of particle systems: König's theorems: angular momentum and kinetic energy, collisions between particles. Dynamics of rigid bodies: momentum of inertia, Huygens-Steiner theorem, pure rolling motion. Gravitation laws. Introduction to fluid mechanics. Thermodynamic systems and thermodynamic equilibrium. Zeroth law of thermodynamics. Definition and measurement of the temperature. The state equation for the ideal gas. Kinetic theory of the ideal gas. The state equation of the real gas. First law of thermodynamics: work in thermodynamic systems, heat, internal energy. Specific heats. Calorimeters, phase transitions and heat transfer. Second law of thermodynamics. Carnot cycle and theorem. Heat engines. Clausius theorem and entropy. Entropy calculations. Irreversible thermodynamic processes. Introduction to the third Law of thermodynamics.
Course Language
Italian
More information
The slides (in pdf format) shown in the lesson are provided. The reference texts for each topic are indicated. Students who can benefit from inclusive teaching modes (see portal.unipv.it/en/didactics/services-student/modalities-inclusive-didactics) can make use of the teaching materials and video recordings available on KIRO. They are also invited to contact the lecturer to schedule online meetings and possible group activities.
