Physics for Engineers 1

Description. This course shall be dealing with Vectors; Kinematics; dynamics; work, energy, and power; impulse and momentum; rotation; dynamics   of   rotation; elasticity; and oscillation; Fluids; thermal expansion, thermal stress; heat transfer; calorimetry; and waves.

 

Co-requisites. Math 1 (Calculus)

 

Objectives. At the end of the course, the student should be able to: 1) Develop a good understanding of the principles and practical aspects of Physics, 2) Solve various problems regarding the principles of physics, 3) Perform problems regarding the principles of Physics, and 4) Apply   principles   physics     into   Engineering Concepts.

 

Topics

PART 1 Mechanics

1.1  Measurements

1.2  Motion in one Dimension

1.3  Vectors

1.4  Motion in Two Dimensions

1.5  The Laws of Motion

1.6  Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton’s Law

1.7  Energy of a System

1.8  Conservation of Energy

1.9  Linear Momentum and Collisions

1.10        Rotation of a Rigid Object about a Fixed Axis

1.11        Angular Momentum

1.12        Static Equilibrium and Elasticity

1.13        Universal Gravitation

1.14        Fluid Mechanics

Part 2 Oscillations and Mechanical Waves

2.1 Oscillatory Motion

2.2 Wave Motion

2.3 Superposition and Standing Waves

 

Part 3 Thermodynamics

3.1 Temperature

3.2 The First Law of Thermodynamics

3.3 The Kinetic Theory of Gases

3.4 Heat Engines, Entropy, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics

 

References

Serway, R. A., Jewett, J. W., & Serway, R. A. (2019). Physics for scientists and engineers with Modern Physics.

Classical Physics by Ahmad A. Kamal

How to Solve Physic Problems by Robert and Daniel Oman

University Physics with Modern Physics 13Ed. by Young

 

Course Requirement/s: (tentative)

Attendance (Async/Sync)

1. Laboratory Experiment output

2. Project (application of Physics 1 Principles)

3. Examinations

4. Quizzes

5. Worksheets (Assignment, Seatwork, Problem Sets)