The course introduces the scientific method, presents newton's mechanics and the main electric and magnetic phenomena, together with the pertinent laws. The student becomes familiar with the basic models of classical physics and, in particular, with such concepts as physical quantity, field, conservation law. The student is able to apply the above concepts to the solution of simple problems by means of appropriate analytical procedures.
teacher profile teaching materials
- systems of material points. Internal and external forces
- First cardinal equation for systems dynamics
- Center of mass and its motion
- Conservation of momentum
- Collisions (brief notes)
- Moment of a force and angular momentum
- Second cardinal equation for systems dynamics
- Conservation of angular momentum
- Koenig theorems
Rigid body dynamics
- Definition of rigid body and its properties
- Continuous bodies. Density and center of mass
- Rigid body kinematics. Angular velocity
- Rigid body dynamics. Rotations around a fixed axis
- Moment of inertia
- Huygens-Steiner theorem
- Compound pendulum
- Rolling motion
- Equilibrium for a rigid body
Introduction to electromagnetism
- Electric charge and Coulomb's law
- Electrostatic field
- Flux of a vector field and Gauss's law
- Electric potential
- Conductors and capacitors
- Stationary electric currents
- Ohm's law
- Magnetic interactions
- Lorentz force
- Magnetic force on current carrying conductors
- Magnetic field generated by a current
- Gauss's law for the magnetic field
- Ampere's law
- Dielectric and magnetic properties of materials (brief notes)
(*) Notes on selected arguments are also available on the course website, under the section complementi
Programme
Dynamics of systems of material points- systems of material points. Internal and external forces
- First cardinal equation for systems dynamics
- Center of mass and its motion
- Conservation of momentum
- Collisions (brief notes)
- Moment of a force and angular momentum
- Second cardinal equation for systems dynamics
- Conservation of angular momentum
- Koenig theorems
Rigid body dynamics
- Definition of rigid body and its properties
- Continuous bodies. Density and center of mass
- Rigid body kinematics. Angular velocity
- Rigid body dynamics. Rotations around a fixed axis
- Moment of inertia
- Huygens-Steiner theorem
- Compound pendulum
- Rolling motion
- Equilibrium for a rigid body
Introduction to electromagnetism
- Electric charge and Coulomb's law
- Electrostatic field
- Flux of a vector field and Gauss's law
- Electric potential
- Conductors and capacitors
- Stationary electric currents
- Ohm's law
- Magnetic interactions
- Lorentz force
- Magnetic force on current carrying conductors
- Magnetic field generated by a current
- Gauss's law for the magnetic field
- Ampere's law
- Dielectric and magnetic properties of materials (brief notes)
Core Documentation
- P. Mazzoldi, M. Nigro, C. Voci, "Elementi di Fisica. Vol. II: Elettromagnetismo", seconda edizione, Edises, Napoli(*) Notes on selected arguments are also available on the course website, under the section complementi
Reference Bibliography
For further studies, the following is suggested: - R. P. Feynman, "La Fisica di Feynman", volumes 1 and 2 (freely available at http://feynmanlectures.info/)Type of evaluation
The final exam consists of a written test, based on multiple-choice questions, open-ended problems and questions, and of an oral test.