Course detail

Physics I

FAST-GB01Acad. year: 2013/2014

Physical quantities and equations, vector analysis in physics, kinematics and dynamics of a point mass, rectilinear motion and rotational motion, work, power and energy, impulse of force, momentum, momentum of force, angular momentum, the system of particles, rigid body, centre of mass, equilibrium, motion of a body, kinetic energy of a rigid body, moment of inertia, work and power of rotating body, the gravitational field, intensity and potential of a gravitational field, the motion of planets, the harmonic oscillator, proper vibrations, damped and forced vibrations, addition and analysis of vibrations, Doppler's effect and its applications.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Zdeněk Chobola, CSc.

Department

Institute of Physics (FYZ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

To obtain the theoretic knowledges, examples solving and practical skill and habits in these fields of physics: kinematics and dynamics of point mass, mechanics of rigid body, mechanic oscillations.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of secondary school physics, high school mathematics, derivatives, integrals, fundamental differential equations.

Co-requisites

Applied mathematics: vectors, derivatives, integrals, complex variable functions, differential equations, and integral equations.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. Rules for Studies and Examinations. The method is based on a series of lectures (two two-lesson lectures per each week) and laboratory exercises (two-lesson measurement per each week). In addition, students have to solve a series of numerical problems. The solutions of these problems are checked by the teachers in the laboratory exercises.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Minimum requirements
The student´s condition for gaining a credit is measurement of nine laboratory exercises and creating lab reports on-the-fly. Further, students must calculate twenty examples given by the teacher. The last condition is a successful pass of the final test in the form of examples. The exam consists of written part, which contains four examples and oral part with four theoretical questions. All topics come from the lectures. Both parts must be successfully finished.

Course curriculum

1. Kinematics of a point mass.
2. Dynamics of a point mass.
3. Equatin for motion for inetial and noninertial systems.
4. Work power and energy.
5. Impulse of force,momentum of force.
6. The system of particles,rigid body.
7. Dynamics of a rigid body,work, kinetic energy.
8. The gravitational field,intensity and potential.
9. The motions of planets.
10.The harmonic oscilator.
11.Damped and forced vibrations.
12.Addition and analysis of vibrations.
13.Mechanical waves.

Work placements

no

Aims

To obtain the elementary knowledge and practical experience in physical domens: Particles in motion,Newtonian mechanics, mechanical vibrations.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

no

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Ficker T.: Fyzikální praktikum. CERM Brno, 1999. (CS)
Koktavý B.: Mechanické kmity a vlnění. CERM Brno, 1999. (CS)
Koktavý B.: Mechanika hmotného bodu. VUTIUM Brno, 1998. (CS)
Šikula J.: Mechanika tuhých těles. CERM Brno, 2001. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-K-C-GK Bachelor's

    branch G , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-C-GK Bachelor's

    branch G , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-K-C-GK Bachelor's

    branch GI , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-C-GK Bachelor's

    branch GI , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Zdeněk Chobola, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Kinematics of a point mass.
2. Dynamics of a point mass.
3. Equation for motion for inertial and non-inertial systems.
4. Work power and energy.
5. Impulse of force,momentum of force.
6. The system of particles,rigid body.
7. Dynamics of a rigid body,work, kinetic energy.
8. The gravitational field,intensity and potential.
9. The motions of planets.
10.The harmonic oscilator.
11.Damped and forced vibrations.
12.Addition and analysis of vibrations.
13.Mechanical waves, travelling wave and standing wave in a row of points, spatial waves, velocity of wave propagation in matter. Doppler's effect and its applications.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Zdeněk Chobola, CSc.

Syllabus

Week 1: instructions - introduction to methods of measurement, calculation methods, roles for an entire semester (cyclic tasks for pairs of students familiar with the safety regulations for work on electrical installations in student labs)
Week 2 first laboratory measurement tasks according to the schedule
Week 3 following measurements according to schedule and commit the previous measurements and calculated examples
Week 4 following measurements according to schedule and commit the previous measurements and calculated examples
Week 5 following measurements according to schedule and commit the previous measurements and calculated examples
Week 6 following measurements according to schedule and commit the previous measurements and calculated examples
Week 7 consultation, corrections, measurement of errorneous exercises
Week 8 following measurements according to schedule and commit the previous measurements and calculated examples
Week 9 following measurements according to schedule and commit the previous measurements and calculated examples
Week 10 following measurements according to schedule and commit the previous measurements and calculated examples
Week 11 following measurements according to schedule and commit the previous measurements and calculated examples
Week 12 following measurements according to schedule and commit the previous measurements and calculated examples
Week 13 exam and submission of the minutes of the previous measurements, credit
Laboratory exercises:
Radius of curvature of spherical surfaces and dioptric power as found by means of the spherometer
Surface area as determined by calculation and with a planimeter
Density of solids as determined by the direct method and the hydrostatic balance
Modulus of elasticity in tension as determined by direct method
Modulus of elasticity in tension as measured tensometrically and mechanically by static method from deflection
Modulus of elasticity in tension as determined by oscillations of a bar
Modulus of elasticity in shear as determined by direct method
Modulus of elasticity in shear as determined by dynamic method
Local acceleration of gravity as determined by reversion pendulum
Determining the moment of inertia from the physical pendulum’s swing period
Moment of inertia as determined by torsial vibration