Course - Mechanical Physics - FY1001
FY1001 - Mechanical Physics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Report
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig eksamen | 90/100 | 4 timer | ||
| Rapport | 10/100 |
Course content
A general introduction to Newtonian mechanics including oscillations and mechanical waves, as well as special relativity. Newton's laws. Conservation of energy, momentum, and angular momentum. Mechanical oscillations. Mechanical waves, sound. Gravitation. Special relativity. Experimental methods: Measuring physical quantities, data acquisition, interpretation, and documentation. A few invited lectures introduce the students to a wider field of physics and mathematics.
Learning outcome
The student is expected to: 1. Obtain, through a combined theoretical and experimental approach to the subject, a fundamental understanding of Newtonian mechanics and special relativity. 2. Learn the definition and the use of key concepts such as energy, momentum, and angular momentum. 3. Learn to construct equations for infinitesimal quantities and solve these by integration. 4. Gain experience in analyzing problems within mechanics with ICT based methods. 5. Learn experimental methods in physics. 6. Obtain basic training in writing a scientific report.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory laboratory exercises and calculation exercises. A compulsory lab report counts 10% of the final grade. The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- All laboratory exercises must be fulfilled
- Exercises (2/3 compulsory)
Recommended previous knowledge
Knowledge corresponding to Fysikk 1, Fysikk 2, and Matematikk R2 in upper secondary school.
Course materials
English:
Young & Freedman: University Physics.
Norwegian:
Lien & Løvhøiden: Generell fysikk, Bind 1: Mekanikk.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFY4145 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2016
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Physics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Rapport 10/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 90/100 2016-12-14 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Rapport 10/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Skriftlig eksamen 90/100 2017-08-19 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"