NWI-MOL003
Mechanics 1
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-MOL003
Credits (ECTS)3
CategoryPB (Propaedeutic)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; Moleculaire Wetenschappen;
Lecturer(s)
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Coordinator
dr. S. Brünken
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Examiner
dr. S. Brünken
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Contactperson for the course
dr. S. Brünken
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Lecturer
dr. S. Brünken
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Lecturer
F.A.H. Tak, MEd
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Academic year2020
Period
KW3  (25/01/2021 to 04/04/2021)
Starting block
KW3
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesYes
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims

At the end of this course, the student can:

  • construct and use equations to describe  motions in 1 and 2 dimensions

  • analyze forces and apply Newton's laws

  • understand the basic principles of a harmonic oscillator

  • understand and apply the concepts of momentum and energy

  • apply conservation laws

Content
In this course we will discuss how things move (and why!) and how to describe this mathematically. In some more detail, we will cover the following topics:
  • Motion in one dimension; velocity, acceleration
  • Motion in two dimensions; projectile motion, circular motion
  • Newton's laws; concept of force, reference frames, mass and weight, force analysis, resistive and friction forces
  • Basic oscillatory motion; spring-mass system, pendulum
  • Work, kinetic and potential energy; (non-) isolated systems, conservation of energy
  • Linear momentum, conservation of momentum
Instructional modes:

This course consists of weekly lectures and tutorials with homework assignments, as well as question hours. You are also expected to spend time on self-study to repeat the material at home.
Level

Presumed foreknowledge
This is a course in the theme 'Physics and mathematics'. High-school level physics and math knowledge are required.
Test information
Written exam.
Specifics

Required materials
Book
The lecture will cover Chapters 1-8 & parts of 16.
ISBN:978-0170355513
Title:Physics for global scientists and engineers, Volume 1, 2nd Edition
Author:Serway, Jewett, Wilson, Wilson, Rowlands
Publisher:Cengage Learning (BrooksCole)
Edition:2

Instructional modes
Course
Attendance MandatoryYes

Tests
Exam
Test weight1
Test typeExam
OpportunitiesBlock KW3, Block KW4