Physics I (Mechanics) 1100-1AF14
The aim of the lecture is to introduce principles of mechanics and of the Special Theory of Relativity, focusing on the practical use of the acquired knowledge. Lectures are illustrated with experiments.
Program of the lecture will include:
- Subject matter and methodology of Physics: physical quantities, systems of units, measurement errors, models.
- Description of motion: reference frame, different types of motion, relative motion, Galilleo transformation, Doppler effect.
- Principles of Motion: inertia, inertial system, forces and interactions, Newton laws of motion.
- Solving equations of motion. Motion in a non-inertial system of reference
- Momentum conservation law, angular momentum conservation.
- Energy conservation: kinetic energy, potential forces, potential energy, elastic collisions.
- Gravitation, Keppler’s laws.
- Fluid statics and motion.
- Rigid Bodies: statics, equations of motion, moment of inertia.
- Speed of light, Einstein postulate, the Lorentz transformation
- Time dilation, length contraction, relativity of simultaneity, the twin paradox.
- Relativistic momentum and energy, energy conservation.
- Photon as a particle, Compton effect, relativistic Doppler effect
- Invariant mass, elementary particles, particle collisions
Classes are a deeply integrated part of the course. They will focus on:
- use of basic calculation methods needed to solve problems
- solving simple problems, testing understanding of introduced matters
- solving more complex problems, broadening understanding and extending the acquired knowledge.
Estimated time of work:
- lecture 45h
- classes 75h
- preparation to lecture 15h
- preparation to classes 30h
- homeworks 45h
- preparation to colloquia 40h
- preparation to the exam 60h
Total: 310h
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
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Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After completing the lecture, a student:
KNOWLEDGE
- recognizes different motions and identifies the corresponding motion laws
- knows different conservation laws and describes their role in mechanics
- describes basic assumptions and outcomes of the Special Theory of Relativity
SKILLS
- applies laws of dynamics to description of motion
- compares results of measurements with model expectations
- defines the problem based on experimental evidence and selects the solving method
ATTITUDES
- understands the key role of experiment in the development of models in physics
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
Handbooks
1. A. K. Wróblewski, J. A. Zakrzewski, Wstęp do fizyki, tom I
2. D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, Podstawy fizyki, tom I
3. Feynmana wykłady z fizyki, t.1
4. L. Suskind, Teoretyczne minimum
5. J. R. Taylor, Mechanika klasyczna, t. 1 i 2
6. J. Ginter, Nie bój się pochodnej
7. W. Korczak, M. Trajdos, Wektory, pochodne, całki
8. D. F. Styer, Teoria względności dla dociekliwych
Problem collections
1. A. Hennel i in. Zadania i problemy z fizyki, cz. 1.
2. J. Walker, Podstawy fizyki, zbiór zadań
3. Zbiór zadań Feynmana wykłady z fizyki
4. J. Jędrzejewski, W. Kruczek, A. Kujawski, Zbiór zadań z fizyki
5. Feynman radzi
6. Rozwiązania zadań Feynmana wykłady z fizyki
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