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Fisica Generale (EA)
General Physics
Daniele Eugenio Lucchetta

Seat Ingegneria
A.A. 2015/2016
Credits 6
Hours 72
Period 2s
Language ENG

Prerequisites
Knowledge of the basic elements of differential and integral calculus

Learning outcomes
The course address all the fields of traditional physics, from mechanics to thermodynamics, with references also to electromagnetism and geometrical optics, delving into theoretical aspects but also into aspects related to design and building

Program
Physical observables and scientific method. Concept of Measurement. Vectors. Cynematic of the material point. Definition of force. Principles of Dynamics. Some specific forces: gravitational force, weight, elastic force. Static and dynamic friction. Other types of reactions. Work. Work and Kinetic energy. Conservative force. Potential energy. Energy conservation. Linear Momentum. The angular momentum. Systems dynamics and the third principle of mechanics. Centre of mass. Rigid systems. Equilibrium conditions. Rotational kinetic energy. Angular momentum of a rigid system. Momentum of Inertia. Temperature and its measurement. Thermal dilation. Work and Heat. Thermodynamic transformations. First principle of thermodynamics. Internal energy. Specific heat. Ideal gases. Second principle of thermodynamics. Carnot’s cycle and efficiency. Clausius’ integral, definition and calculation of entropy. The electric charge and the Coulomb law. Electric field. Electrostatic potential energy. Electric potential. Movement of charges in electric fields. Current and current density. Electric conductivity, relationship between J and E. Ohm’s law. Joule effect.

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
written or oral examinations

LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
Students should show their degree of knowledge by solving physical problems using logical and deductive procedures

LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
The final score will be in the range 0-30 and it is calculated as an average between the two scores attributed to the written and the oral examinations

FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
the final score is proportional to the students degree of knowledge.

Recommended reading
Fundamentals of Physics by David Halliday,Robert Resnick any edition

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