Physical quantities and systems of measurement units. Vectors, and vector spaces. Kinematics of a material point and of rigid systems. Dynamics of a material point and of the rigid systems. Conservation laws in mechanics (energy, momentum and angular momentum). Cardinal equations of dynamics. Elements of fluids. Electrostatics: Coulomb and Gauss laws.
Mazzoldi-Nigro-Voci "Elementi di Fisica - Meccanica e Termodinamica"; Bertin-Poli-Vitale
"Fondamenti di Meccanica"; "Fundamentals of Physics Extended 10th Edition Edition
by David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker
Learning Objectives
To acquire the basis of the scientific method and the basics of a material point and rigid system mechanics in such a way that the students learn to solve problems in the above mentioned fields.
Prerequisites
Mandatory corses: none.
Suggested: Mathematics 1
Teaching Methods
Hours in classroom: 48
Type of Assessment
Oral and written examination, no tests along the course
Course program
The scientific method. Physical quantities and their operative definition. Kinematics (displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration, straight and circular motion) and dynamics of a material point. Newton's laws. Interaction and apparent forces. Harmonic oscillator. Forces and torques. Work, kinematic and potential energy; conservation of mechanical energy. Momentum and angular momentum. Kinematics and dynamics of rigid systems, cardinal equation of dynamics. Fluid systems: definition of pressure, Stevin, Leonardo, Pascal, Bernouilli and Venturi laws. Electrostatics: Coulomb and Gauss laws.