Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module lays a broad foundation in mechanics. No prior knowledge of physics is assumed. Topics include: units; scientific notation; significant figures; scalars; vectors; displacement; speed; velocity; constant acceleration, equations of motion; Newton’s laws of motion; friction, tension; uniform circular motion, including centripetal force, Kepler’s Laws & satellite motion; work; work-energy theorem, gravitational potential energy; mechanical power, impulse and momentum; conservation of linear momentum; ballistic pendulum; equilibrium of a rigid body, centre of gravity; fluids. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss basic concepts relating to the physics of mechanics 2. Solve numerical problems in mechanics. 3. Explain the physical principles which underpin the relevant experiments in the lab modules 4. Analyse physical situations using concepts, laws and techniques in mechanics 5. Relate the physical principles of mechanics to topics covered in other modules. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Units and Measurementunits; scientific notation; significant figures; scalars; vectors1-D and 2-D Motiondisplacement; speed; velocity; constant acceleration,equations of motion; Newton’s laws of motion; friction, tensionCircular Motionuniform circular motion, including centripetal force, Kepler’s Laws & satellite motionWork, Energy and Powerwork; work-energy theorem, gravitational potential energy; mechanical power,Impulse and momentumimpulse and momentum; conservation of linear momentum; ballistic pendulum;Equilibrium and fluidsequilibrium of a rigid body, centre of gravity; fluids. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 0, Simulations, 0, Phet simulations, https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations /, 0, Website, 0, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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