Course content

Dynamics, waves,thermodynamics, electromagnetism. Dynamics: Kinematics. Newton's laws. Work and energy. Waves: Sound waves and other mechanical waves, light. Thermodynamics: Heat: Thermal expansion, heat capacity. Thermodynamic processes: Adiabatic processes in ideal gas, cyclic processes. The first and second law of thermodynamics. Electromagnetism: Electric field and potential, electrostatic energy, current in electric circuits, magnetic field, induction.

Learning outcome

The course shall give basic knowledge in physics which extends the physics knowledge obtained in high school. Further the course shall give experience in experimental work.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and problem solving, teaching in groups. 2/3 of the calculation exercises and all the laboratory exercises must be approved before the final exam. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Calculation exercises
• Laboratory exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

TMA4100 Calculus 1 or similar.

Course materials

Young & Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 12th Ed., Pearson 2008.

Credit reductions