PHY 101 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS
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Instructors: Assist. Prof. Dr. Yuriy Mishchenko (office: B003)
Email: yuriy.mishchenko@toros.edu.tr
Problem Book
Derivatives examples and practice
Practice problem set I
Practice problem set II
Practice problem set III
Laboratory materials:
Example of Lab Report
Problem solving assignments
All problems below are given from Problem Book.
Topic 1: Units and conversion; problems (chapter.number) 1.19,23,27,28
Topic 2: Vectors; problems 3.15,18,28,31
Topic 3: Mechanical motion; problems 2.2,4,17,18;3.7
Topic 4: Simple types of mechanical motion; problems 2.5,22,29;4.13,20
Topic 5: Causes of mechanical motion, forces and Newton's laws; problems 5.1,3,15,20,29
Topic 6: Properties of some common forces; problems 5.40,41,49;12.25,26
Topic 6: Properties of some common forces; problems 5.40,41,49;12.25,26
Topic 7: Free body diagrams; problems 5.32,37,44,58,64,72
Topic 8: Work and Energy; problems 7.15,20,27,33; 8.12,13,39,57
Topic 9: Laws of conservation; problems 9.6,17,21; 11.34,35,38
Topic 10: Dynamics of rotational motion; problems 10.1,12,13,33,43,47,65
Topic 11: Rolling motion; problems 11.1,2,6,47
Class topics:
- week 1: Introduction to the subject of physics and quantitative approach.
- week 2: Basics of vector calculus.
- week 3: Properties of simple mechanical motion.
- week 4: Simple uniform, uniformly accelerated, and circular motion.
- week 5: Causes of mechanical motion and forces, Newton's laws.
- week 6: The properties of friction force, elastic force; non-inertial forces.
- week 7: Solving the motion of bodies, free-body diagrams, motion of a box on an inclined surface; motion of celestial bodies, Kepler laws, the law of universal gravitation of Newton.
- week 8: MIDTERM
- week 9: Mechanical work and energy, calculatign work and energy, conservation of energy and momentum in mechanical motion.
- week 10: Application of work and energy in solving the motion of bodies; elastic and inelastic collisions in 2D. Introduction to rotational motion, angular quantities.
- week 11: Causes of change in rotational motion, torque and moment of inertia; parallel axis theorem; angular momentum.
- week 12: Rolling motion, rolling of a ball down an inclined surface; method of fixed axis. Kinetic energy in rolling motion and energy conservation.
- week 13: Simple oscillatory motion, motion of mathematical and physical pendulum. Forced oscillations.
- week 14: Simple wave motion, transversal and longitudinal waves, wave front, wave superposition, interference.
- FINAL EXAM
Overview
This is an introductory physics course for non-major science and engineering students.
Textbook
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker Principles of Physics Extended, 9th Edition, Willey, 2011.
Course Objectives
The course’s objective is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of physics and their practical applications, and to provide students with a foundation to build upon in their future studies. The course introduces to non-major students physical quantities and measurements, mechanical motion, force, work and energy, and oscillations and waves.
Course Content
- quantitative measurements, physical quantities, units;
- vectors and operations with with vectors;
- kinematics of mechanical motion and simple mechanical motions;
- dynamics of mechanical motion, Newton’s laws, forces and momentum;
- solving dynamical motion using forces and Newton's laws;
- rotational motion, angular momentum and torque, rolling;
- conservation laws for energy, linear, and angular momentum and their applications;
- oscillatory and wave motion, forced oscillations and resonance, properties of waves, superposition of waves and interference.
Laboratory Works
The course program includes one laboratory class per week in which students will acquire practical skills in performing and observing physical experiments as well as familiarize themselves with various physical concepts in practice. Attendance of the laboratory is compulsory.
Self study
Students will be offered one homework assignment per week for self-study and control (not compulsory).
Exams and Quizzes
The course program includes one midterm and one final exam.
Evaluation
Students’ final grade is: 15% attendance and class work, 20% laboratory work, 10% quizzes, 15% midterm exam, 40% final exam.
Office Hours
By appointement
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