Physics
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of classical physics (mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism). The topics are treated both in the theoretical aspects and in the application ones with some examples inherent to the present curriiculum studii. The course, in addition to presenting the notions of physics propaedeutics to other courses (see Physiology or Chemistry-Physics), aims, as a fundamental course of the first year, to increase the ability to solve problems / exercises with a rigorous and quantitative approach .
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will learn the fundamental elements of the experimental method, the basic physical laws and will have the opportunity to see different applications of the same in fields related to the course of study. Furthermore, the student will have the opportunity to deepen the ability to deal with both abstract concepts and application examples with an increased degree of methodological accuracy and sensitivity to quantitative data.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Linea AK (non attiva nel 22/23)
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Vectorial calculus
- scalars and vectors, scalar product, vector product
Kinematics
- motion in one dimension: position and displacement vectors, velocity, acceleration, uniformly accelerated motion
- motion in two dimensions: trajectory, uniformly accelerated motion, uniform circular motion
Dynamics
- concept of force, Newton's laws, equations of motion
- Newton's law of universal gravitation
- dynamics of uniform circular motion
- work, energy, kinetic energy, work-energy theorem, power
- conservative forces, potential energy, conservation of mechanical energy
- forces of friction
- angular momentum, moment of a force
Dynamics of systems
- center of mass, motion of the center of mass, conservation of momentum, elastic collisions, inelastic collisions
Oscillating motion
- harmonic motion, small oscillations: simple pendulum
Fluids
- pressure in static fluid, Stevin's law, Pascal's principle, Archimedes' principle
- Bernoulli's theorem
- viscosity, Poiseille's law, Stokes's law, sedimentation processes
- surface tension, capillarity phenomena
Thermology
- heat transfer, specific heat, latent heat
Thermodynamics
- equation of state of ideal gases
- first law of thermodynamics
- second law of thermodynamics,
- Carnot cycle, Carnot theorem
- entropy, accretion principle
Electromagnetism
- Coulomb's law; electric field
- Gauss's law
- conductors, dielectrics
- capacitors
- electric current, resistance, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws
- electrical circuits
- magnetic field, Lorentz's law, Biot-Savart's law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law
Electromagnetic waves
- wave equation, plane waves, linear polarization, circular polarization
- scalars and vectors, scalar product, vector product
Kinematics
- motion in one dimension: position and displacement vectors, velocity, acceleration, uniformly accelerated motion
- motion in two dimensions: trajectory, uniformly accelerated motion, uniform circular motion
Dynamics
- concept of force, Newton's laws, equations of motion
- Newton's law of universal gravitation
- dynamics of uniform circular motion
- work, energy, kinetic energy, work-energy theorem, power
- conservative forces, potential energy, conservation of mechanical energy
- forces of friction
- angular momentum, moment of a force
Dynamics of systems
- center of mass, motion of the center of mass, conservation of momentum, elastic collisions, inelastic collisions
Oscillating motion
- harmonic motion, small oscillations: simple pendulum
Fluids
- pressure in static fluid, Stevin's law, Pascal's principle, Archimedes' principle
- Bernoulli's theorem
- viscosity, Poiseille's law, Stokes's law, sedimentation processes
- surface tension, capillarity phenomena
Thermology
- heat transfer, specific heat, latent heat
Thermodynamics
- equation of state of ideal gases
- first law of thermodynamics
- second law of thermodynamics,
- Carnot cycle, Carnot theorem
- entropy, accretion principle
Electromagnetism
- Coulomb's law; electric field
- Gauss's law
- conductors, dielectrics
- capacitors
- electric current, resistance, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws
- electrical circuits
- magnetic field, Lorentz's law, Biot-Savart's law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law
Electromagnetic waves
- wave equation, plane waves, linear polarization, circular polarization
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of mathematical analysis: derivatives, integrals, study of functions.
Teaching methods
Lesson on the blackboard. Some exercises to prepare the the written test are uploaded to the ARIEL website.
Teaching Resources
Recommended texts
Jewett & Serway "Principi di fisica", Edizioni EdiSES
Knight, Jones, Field " Fondamenti di fisica: un approccio strategico", Edizioni Piccin
Giancoli "Fisica. Principi e applicazioni", Edizioni Casa Editrice Ambrosiana (CEA)
Halliday, Resnick, Krane " Fondamenti di fisica", Edizioni Casa Editrice Ambrosiana (CEA)
Kesten, Tauck " Fondamenti di fisica", Edizioni Zanichelli
Jewett & Serway "Principi di fisica", Edizioni EdiSES
Knight, Jones, Field " Fondamenti di fisica: un approccio strategico", Edizioni Piccin
Giancoli "Fisica. Principi e applicazioni", Edizioni Casa Editrice Ambrosiana (CEA)
Halliday, Resnick, Krane " Fondamenti di fisica", Edizioni Casa Editrice Ambrosiana (CEA)
Kesten, Tauck " Fondamenti di fisica", Edizioni Zanichelli
Assessment methods and Criteria
Exam: written test and oral exam.
FIS/01 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS - University credits: 8
Practicals: 32 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Linea Unica
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Vectorial calculus
- scalars and vectors, scalar product, vector product
Kinematics
- motion in one dimension: position and displacement vectors, velocity, acceleration, uniformly accelerated motion
- motion in two dimensions: trajectory, uniformly accelerated motion, uniform circular motion
Dynamics
- concept of force, Newton's laws, equations of motion
- Newton's law of universal gravitation
- dynamics of uniform circular motion
- work, energy, kinetic energy, work-energy theorem, power
- conservative forces, potential energy, conservation of mechanical energy
- forces of friction
- angular momentum, moment of a force
Dynamics of systems
- center of mass, motion of the center of mass, conservation of momentum, elastic collisions, inelastic collisions
Oscillating motion
- harmonic motion, small oscillations: simple pendulum
Fluids
- pressure in static fluid, Stevin's law, Pascal's principle, Archimedes' principle
- Bernoulli's theorem
- viscosity, Poiseille's law, Stokes's law, sedimentation processes
- surface tension, capillarity phenomena
Thermology
- heat transfer, specific heat, latent heat
Thermodynamics
- equation of state of ideal gases
- first law of thermodynamics
- second law of thermodynamics,
- Carnot cycle, Carnot theorem
- entropy, accretion principle
Electromagnetism
- Coulomb's law; electric field
- Gauss's law and examples of application
- conductors, dielectrics
- capacitors
- electric current, resistance, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws
- electrical circuits
- magnetic field, Lorentz's law, Biot-Savart's law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law
Electromagnetic waves
- wave equation, plane waves, linear polarization, circular polarization
- scalars and vectors, scalar product, vector product
Kinematics
- motion in one dimension: position and displacement vectors, velocity, acceleration, uniformly accelerated motion
- motion in two dimensions: trajectory, uniformly accelerated motion, uniform circular motion
Dynamics
- concept of force, Newton's laws, equations of motion
- Newton's law of universal gravitation
- dynamics of uniform circular motion
- work, energy, kinetic energy, work-energy theorem, power
- conservative forces, potential energy, conservation of mechanical energy
- forces of friction
- angular momentum, moment of a force
Dynamics of systems
- center of mass, motion of the center of mass, conservation of momentum, elastic collisions, inelastic collisions
Oscillating motion
- harmonic motion, small oscillations: simple pendulum
Fluids
- pressure in static fluid, Stevin's law, Pascal's principle, Archimedes' principle
- Bernoulli's theorem
- viscosity, Poiseille's law, Stokes's law, sedimentation processes
- surface tension, capillarity phenomena
Thermology
- heat transfer, specific heat, latent heat
Thermodynamics
- equation of state of ideal gases
- first law of thermodynamics
- second law of thermodynamics,
- Carnot cycle, Carnot theorem
- entropy, accretion principle
Electromagnetism
- Coulomb's law; electric field
- Gauss's law and examples of application
- conductors, dielectrics
- capacitors
- electric current, resistance, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws
- electrical circuits
- magnetic field, Lorentz's law, Biot-Savart's law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law
Electromagnetic waves
- wave equation, plane waves, linear polarization, circular polarization
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of mathematical analysis: derivatives, integrals, study of functions.
Teaching methods
Front lessons and exercise sessions
Teaching Resources
Recommended texts
Jewett & Serway "Principi di fisica", Edizioni EdiSES
A. Giambattista, B. McCarthy Richardson, R.C. Richardson, "FISICA GENERALE - Principi e applicazioni" Edizione italiana a cura di F. Carsughi e P. Mariani, McGraw-Hill.
Presentations on main topics covered in the Course (see Ariel website)
Jewett & Serway "Principi di fisica", Edizioni EdiSES
A. Giambattista, B. McCarthy Richardson, R.C. Richardson, "FISICA GENERALE - Principi e applicazioni" Edizione italiana a cura di F. Carsughi e P. Mariani, McGraw-Hill.
Presentations on main topics covered in the Course (see Ariel website)
Assessment methods and Criteria
Exam: written test and oral exam.
FIS/01 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS - University credits: 8
Practicals: 32 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Orsini Francesco
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