- Docente: Roberto Donà
- Credits: 6
- SSD: FIS/01
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Roberto Donà (Modulo 1) Roberto Donà (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Architecture and Building Engineering (cod. 0940)
Learning outcomes
To assimilate basic concepts of General Physics (with special regard to Particle Mechanics, to the Principles of Thermodynamics and to the laws of Electromagnetism in Vacuum) and their treatment by means of mathematical analysis, vector algebra and integral calculus. To acquire the scientific-technical methodology which is necessary for quantitative problem-solving in physics.
Course contents
Mechanics program
Elements of vector algebra.
Kinematics.- Point particles and reference frames. Position, velocity and acceleration vectors. Rectilinear motions. Uniform circular motion. Simple and damped harmonic motion. Applications to kinematics of particle systems: the fundamental formula of the rigid body kinematics. Angular velocity. Kinematics of relative motions: transfer of displacements, velocity, acceleration within reference frames in relative motion.
Dynamics.- Different types of force. Static measurement of a force. General concepts of statics and of friction phenomena. First and second law of dynamics. Inertial mass. Impulse and linear momentum. Newton's law on gravitation. The main problem of dynamics. The third law of dynamics. Applications to dynamics of particle systems. Linear and angular momentum conservation. Collision problems. The cardinal equations of dynamics. Center of mass and its properties. Moments of inertia. The Huygens – Steiner's theorem. Rotational inertia.
Work and energy.-Work of one force and of a system of forces. The work-energy theorem. The Koenig's theorem. Properties of kinetic energy. Positional and conservative forces. Conditions to be fulfilled for a force field to be conservative. Potentials and potential energies. Conservation of mechanical energy. Different types of equilibrium.
Electromagnetism program
Electricity.- Coulomb law, electric field and potential, Gauss law for the electrostatic field. Divergence and Stokes theorems. Charges subject to electric fields. Continuity equation for the electric current.
Magnetism.- Magnetic forces and their properties. First and second Laplace equations. Gauss law for the magnetic field. Ampère-Maxwell law. Faraday-Lenz law.
Electromagnetism.- The Maxwell equations. Electromagnetic waves. Energetic features of the electromagnetic field. The Poynting vector.
Readings/Bibliography
Notes from the lessons.
S. Focardi, I.G. Massa, A. Uguzzoni, Fisica generale - Meccanica e termodinamica, Isbn 88-408-0963-5, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano
S. Focardi, I.G. Massa, A. Uguzzoni, Fisica generale - Elettromagnetismo, Isbn 88-408-1258-X , Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, K. S. Krane, Fisica 1, Isbn 88-408-1254-7, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, K. S. Krane, Fisica 2, Isbn 88-408-1279-2, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano
Teaching methods
Frontal didactics.
Assessment methods
The examination consists of a written test and of a subsequent oral discussion.
Teaching tools
Overhead projector.
Links to further information
http://www.bo.infn.it/~dona/d/didattica.html
Office hours
See the website of Roberto Donà