italian version

Aims :

To get the main concepts concerning the following subjects: mechanics of material point, mechanics of systems, thermodynamics, electrostatic phenomena, electric currents. To learn the resolution methods of simple problems on the described subjects.

Topics :

Physical observables and scientific method. Concept of Measurement. Vectors. Cynematic of the material point. Definition of force. Principles of Dynamics. Some specific forces: gravitational force, weight, elastic force. Static and dynamic friction. Other types of reactions. Work. Work and Kinetic energy. Conservative force. Potential energy. Energy conservation. Linear Momentum. The angular momentum. Systems dynamics and the third principle of mechanics. Centre of mass. Rigid systems. Equilibrium conditions. Rotational kinetic energy. Angular momentum of a rigid system. Momentum of Inertia. Temperature and its measurement. Thermal dilation. Work and Heat. Thermodynamic transformations. First principle of thermodynamics. Internal energy. Specific heat. Ideal gases. Second principle of thermodynamics. Carnot’s cycle and efficiency. Clausius’ integral, definition and calculation of entropy. The electric charge and the Coulomb law. Electric field. Electrostatic potential energy. Electric potential. Movement of charges in electric fields. Current and current density. Electric conductivity, relationship between J and E. Ohm’s law. Joule effect. Kirchoff’s law.

Textbooks :

D.Halliday, R.Resnik, J.Walker – Fondamenti di Fisica – Ed.Ambrosiana

Exam :

Risoluzione di esercizi scritti.

Tutorial Session :

Wednesday 15.00-18.00.