Course detail

Physics I

FSI-2F-KAcad. year: 2014/2015

Fundamental laws and theories of classical amd modern physics that are the basis of engineering disciplines.
Classical mechanics. Particle motion (velocity, acceleration). Dynamics of a particle, Newton's laws. Work and energy, conservative and non-conservative forces, potential. Dynamics of a system of particles and rigid body, dynamics of a rotating body. Gravitational field. Oscillations and waves, harmonic oscillator, traveling and standing wave, wave equation, interference of waves. Geometric and wave optics, imaging, diffraction and interference of light. Thermodynamics, heat, the kinetic theory of gases, entropy, engines.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Radim Chmelík, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge of the fundaments of classical and modern physics on the university level in the field of classical mechanics, oscillations and waves, gravitational field, optics and thermodynamics. Comprehension of general physical principles and capability to apply them to specific physical systems. Ability to carry out physical calculations by means of application of vector, differential and integral calculus.

Prerequisites

Secondary school knowledge of mathematics and physics. Fundamentals of vector, differential and integral calculus.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures. Teaching is suplemented by practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Final classification reflects the result of continuous check in the form of tests in the seminars. The final examination consists of the obligatory written test and facultative oral part.
Details on the server physics.fme.vutbr.cz

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal of the course is to inform students about the fundamental laws and theories of classical and modern physics and to train them to apply this knowledge to simple physical systems, to explain and predict the behaviour of such systems. Further goal is to expose physics to students as the theoretical basis and fundament of engineering disciplines.

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

Attendance at seminars and labs which are stated in the timetable is checked by the teacher. Absence may be compensated for by the agreement with the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

HALLIDAY, D. - RESNICK, R. - Walker, J.: Fyzika, VUTIUM, Brno 2001
ALONSO, M. - FINN, E. J.: Physics, Addison - Wesley, Reading 1996
FEYNMAN, R.P.-LEIGHTON, R.B.-SANDS, M.: Feynmanovy přednášky z fyziky, Fragment, 2001
http://physics.fme.vutbr.cz
ŠANTAVÝ, I a kol.: Vybrané kapitoly z fyziky, skriptum VUT, Brno 1986
HORÁK, Z. - KRUPKA, F.: Fyzika, SNTL, Praha 1976
KREMPASKÝ, J.: Fyzika, Alfa, Bratislava - SNTL, Praha 1982
ČSN ISO 1000 Veličiny a jednotky

Recommended literature

ŠANTAVÝ, I. - PEŠKA, L.: Fyzika I., skriptum VUT Brno, 1984
KUPSKÁ, I. - MACUR, M. - RYNDOVÁ, A.: Fyzika -Sbírka příkladů, skriptum VUT Brno,

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B2341-3 Bachelor's

    branch B-KSB , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation

22 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Radim Chmelík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Measurements, international system of units, standards.
Vector calculus.
Motion along a straight line.
Motion in two and three dimensions, circular motion, mutual motions.
Newton's laws of motion.
Work and kinetic energy, power.
Potential energy, conservative forces, the law of conservation of mechanical energy.
Center of mass (center of gravity) of a system of particles and of a rigid body.
(Linear) momentum, conservation of momentum, collisions.
Rotation of a rigid body, kinetic energy, moment of inertia, Steiner's theorem.
Angular momentum, torque, conservation of angular momentum.
Equilibrium of a body and its conditions.
Newton's law of universal gravitation, shell theorems. Gravitational potential energy.
Kepler's laws, orbits and energy of satellite.
Oscillatory motion. Harmonic oscillator. Superposition of harmonic oscillations, phasor diagrams.
The equation of motion of a harmonic oscillator, energy. Pendulums. Damped and forced oscillations, resonance.
Wave motion. Harmonic waves plane and spherical. Wave equation. The Doppler effect.
Interference of waves. Standing waves. Wave reflection. Resonator.
Geometric optics. Reflection and refraction, total reflection. Optical imaging.
Interference of light, Young's experiment, coherence. Michelson interferometer.
Diffraction of light, the Huygens-Fresnel principle. Holography.
Zeroth and first law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamics processes.
Ideal gas law. Internal energy, temperature and kinetic energy.
Second law of thermodynamics. Entropy. Heat engines.

Laboratory exercise

4 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Radim Chmelík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Efficiency of a heat engine: Stirling engine.
Numerical solution of equation of motion: Torque oscillations.
Physical modelling: Waves in tubes.
Numerical and graphical solution: Heat transfer.