Mechanics and Wave Motion

Purpose

• providing the student a good understanding of physics at undergrad level.

• is essential for understanding the modern world w.r.t technology

Background

• Basic knowledge of physics (which you have studied at intermediate level

• Algebra and trigonometry are essential. (which you have studied in different math related subjects during your first four semesters)

• However, for physics, the more mathematics one knows the better.

Textbook

• No prescribed textbook.• “College Physics” by Halliday and Resnick• “University Physics” by Young and Freedman.• Physics for Scientists and Engineer• E-books

Course outlines• Introduction to physics • Kinematics

– motion of points, bodies (objects) and systems of bodies (groups of objects) without consideration of the cause of motion

– geometry of motion.– Astrophysics, mechanical engineering, robotics

• Force and Newton’s Laws & Applications of Newton’s Laws• Work and Energy• Conservation of Energy

– mass-energy equivalence– conservation of mass– perpetual motion machine

Course outlines• Momentum– linear momentum – translational momentum – Angular Momentum

• Collisions– elastic collision– inelastic collision

• Rotational Kinematics– motion of objects as they translate– the motion of objects as the rotate

Course outlines

• Particles Physics– nature of particles that are the constituents of what

is usually referred to as matter and radiation. • Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies• Oscillations– repetitive variation, typically in time

• Materials Physics– describe materials in many different ways such as

force, heat, light and mechanics.

Course outlines

• Fluids Physics– studies fluids (liquids, gases, and plasmas) and the forces on

them.• Sound

– mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing

• Wave Motion– Transverse and longitudinal waves– Superposition principle– Standing wave

• Gravitation– Newton's theory of gravitation

Course outlines• Electrostatics & Electric Potential • Capacitors, Currents and Circuits• Magnetic Field & Electromagnetic Induction • Alternating Current• Electromagnetic Waves• Physics of Light• Interference and Diffraction• Geometrical Optics• Heat

Course outlines – Explanation

• This course will cover the following broad categories:

• a) Classical Mechanics - deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces. This is often called Newtonian mechanics as well.

• b) Electromagnetism – regarding charges how they behave under the influence of electric and magnetic fields

Course outlines – Explanation

• c) Thermal Physics - studies regarding the nature of heat and the changes in matter.

• d) Quantum Mechanics - primarily deals with the physics of small objects such as atoms, nuclei, quarks, etc. However, Quantum Mechanics will be treated only briefly

Introduction to physics