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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module provides an introduction to mechanics, fluids, and thermal physics. Focus is on key concepts and algebra-based methods are used. Students also taking the Physics Laboratory module PS153 will be able to see the relationship between the lecture material and experiments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe and apply basic physical concepts as they relate to mechanics, fluids and heat and temperature. 2. Solve numerical problems in mechanics, fluids, and heat and temperature 3. Describe, apply and explain in detail the concepts of speed and acceleration, force, work and energy, impulse and momentum; density, pressure, volume, and temperature 4. Explain the physical principles which underpin associated laboratory experiments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Foundationsnature of science; proportional reasoning; graphing; reasoning skillsKinematicsDistance, speed, acceleration; uniform and uniformly accelerated motion; 1-D and 2-D motionDynamicsForces and motion; free-body diagramsMomentumImpulse-momentum theorem; conservation of momentumWork and EnergyThe work-energy theorem; systems; conservation of energyStatic equilibriumFluid dynamicsElasticity in solids, viscousity and surface tension in fluidsTemperature and HeatKinetic TheoryLaws of Thermodynamics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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