Course - Physics - TFY4106
Physics
About
About the course
Course content
Dynamics, waves, thermodynamics.
Dynamics: Kinematics, Newtons laws, work and energy. Torque, moment of inertia, angular momentum.
Waves: Oscillations, pendulum, mechanical waves, sound waves, Doppler effect, interference.
Thermodynamics: Thermal expansion, heat capacity, heat transfer. Adiabatic processes in ideal gases, cyclic heat engines and refrigerators, Carnot process. The first and second law of thermodynamics.
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 and TMA4105 Calculus 2, or similar.
Course materials
P. A. Tipler: Physics for engineers and scientists, 6ed., Freeman 2008.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TFY4102 | 5 sp | |
| TFY4102 | 7.5 sp | |
| TFY4104 | 7.5 sp | |
| TFY4104 | 5 sp | |
| TFY4108 | 5 sp | |
| TFY4109 | 5 sp | |
| TFY4115 | 5 sp | |
| TFY4120 | 5 sp | |
| TFY4120 | 7.5 sp | |
| TFY4125 | 5 sp |
Subject areas
- Physics
- Technological subjects