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Aims :

the main purpose of the course is to promote, in the students, the knowledge of the basic concepts of the classical Mechanics Physics and the methodology of the “scientific method” necessary for a future engineer.

Topics :

scientific method and measurements; Vectors and versors; Motion of a point-mass object in one- two and three dimensions; Forces and motion; Kinetic energy and work; Potential energy and energy conservation; Systems of point-mass objects; Linear momentum and centre of mass velocity; Linear momentum conservation; Elastic and inelastic collisions; Rotation of rigid bodies; Torque and angular momentum; Equilibrium and elasticity; Gravitation; Fluids; Statics and dynamics of perfect fluids; Mechanical oscillations; Harmonic motion.

Textbooks :

1) D. Halliday, R. Reasnick, J. Walzer; Fondamenti di Fisica – Meccanica, Termologia; Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.

2) R.G.M. Caciuffo, S. Melone; Fisica Generale - Meccanica e Termodinamica; Masson Editoriale Veschi.

3) C. Mencuccini, V. Silvestrini; Fisica I; Liguori Editore.

4) D. Halliday, R. Resnick; Fisica - Volume 1; Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.

5) H.C. Ohanian; Fisica - Volume 1; Zanichelli.

Exam :

written examination.

Tutorial Session :

Tuesday 16,30 – 18,30