The course covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. The aim is to provide the students with the basic knowledge which is required for the comprehension of fundamental physical phenomena and to devolop their skills in tackling easy problems in a quantitative and rational way.
Course Prerequisites
Written and oral comprehension of Italian language. Basics of algebra, analytical geometry, and calculus.
Teaching Methods
Class lectures and exercises.
Assessment Methods
Written test including the answer to questions and the quantitative resolution of problems. During the written test it is not allowed to use calculators, texts and notes. The evaluation is made known to the student through the ESSE3 platform. Possible oral examination subject to the decision of the examining board.
Texts
Mazzoldi-Nigro-Voci, FISICA vol.1, Edises Halliday-Resnick-Walker, FONDAMENTI DI FISICA vol. 1, CEA Serway-Jewett, FISICA PER SCIENZE E INGEGNERIA vol. 1, Edises
Contents
Introduction Physical quantities. Units of measurement. Vector calculation references. Kinematics of particle Position, velocity, acceleration. Uniformly accelerated motion. Motion of a particle subject to gravity. Circular motion. Dynamicics of particle Newton's laws. Forces. Applications of Newton's laws. Work and energy Work. Work-kinetic energy theorem. Conservative forces and potential energy. Mechanical energiy. Nonconservative forces and conservation of total energy. Power. Mechanics of systems of particles Center of mass. Internal and external forces. Momentum, angular momentum, and collisions. Mechanics of rigid body. Kinematics and dynamics of rigid body. Rolling motion. Static equilibrium. Mechanics of deformable body Fluid statics. Fluid dynamics. Elasticity of solids. Oscillations Harmonic motion. Damped and forced oscillations, resonance. Waves Mechanical waves. Sound. Inteference. Stationary waves. Temperature and heat Thermal equilibrium termico and zeroth law of thermodynamics. Heat and heat transfer. Specific heat, latent heat, and phase transitions. Thermal expansion. Thermodynamics Equations of state. Thermodynamics transformations. First law of thermodynamics. Heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps. The second law of thermodynamics. Entropy.
